Chatham County, NC home prices

Chatham County, NC: the typical home is worth $565,937 as of 2026-05, up +0.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $281/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1986: $115,963 → 2026: $565,937 (4.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $565,937, homes in Chatham County sit 105% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 142% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~52% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,794/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,860/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Lee County, NC ($293,083) · Alamance County, NC ($298,364) · Orange County, NC ($512,580) · Moore County, NC ($415,813) · Durham County, NC ($400,425) · Randolph County, NC ($256,616)