Chowan County, NC home prices

Chowan County, NC: the typical home is worth $237,305 as of 2026-05, up +3.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq ft. Rent…

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

1992: $101,971 → 2026: $237,305 (2.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $237,305, homes in Chowan County sit 14% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 1% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #67 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 56 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× 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.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Perquimans County, NC ($286,226) · Washington County, NC ($111,173) · Bertie County, NC ($66,885) · Pasquotank County, NC ($270,373) · Gates County, NC ($251,271) · Hertford County, NC ($118,847)