Craven County, NC home prices

Craven County, NC: the typical home is worth $276,711 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and +161.3% since 2000. Listings run about $189/sq ft…

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

1977: $40,421 → 2026: $276,711 (6.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $276,711, homes in Craven County sit 0% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 18% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #50 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× 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 — ~$1,366/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,588/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Jones County, NC ($139,642) · Pamlico County, NC ($288,164) · Beaufort County, NC ($234,846) · Lenoir County, NC ($156,339) · Onslow County, NC ($293,313) · Carteret County, NC ($476,483)