Gates County, NC home prices
Gates County, NC: the typical home is worth $251,271 as of 2026-05, up +10.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $212/sq ft. Rent…
Gates County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
2000: $118,566 → 2026: $251,271 (2.1×)
Market read
At $251,271, homes in Gates County sit 9% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #60 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+10.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here sell fast — a median 27 days on the market, with 10% 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
Hertford County, NC ($118,847) · Suffolk City, VA ($389,731) · Franklin City, VA ($236,569) · Chowan County, NC ($237,305) · Perquimans County, NC ($286,226) · Pasquotank County, NC ($270,373)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Gates County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $118,566 |
| 2010 | $116,112 |
| 2011 | $120,384 |
| 2012 | $120,419 |
| 2013 | $116,333 |
| 2014 | $112,929 |
| 2015 | $119,088 |
| 2016 | $126,782 |
| 2017 | $133,196 |
| 2018 | $137,560 |
| 2019 | $127,710 |
| 2020 | $145,657 |
| 2021 | $173,998 |
| 2022 | $186,899 |
| 2023 | $182,653 |
| 2024 | $198,312 |
| 2025 | $229,096 |
| 2026 | $249,693 |