Cherokee County, NC home prices

Cherokee County, NC: the typical home is worth $274,117 as of 2026-05, up +0.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $246/sq ft…

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

1998: $123,135 → 2026: $274,117 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $274,117, homes in Cherokee County sit 0% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 17% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #51 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 67 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,353/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,625/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Clay County, NC ($345,538) · Graham County, NC ($226,064) · Union County, GA ($383,194) · Fannin County, GA ($506,254) · Monroe County, TN ($289,288) · Towns County, GA ($400,447)