Johnston County, NC home prices

Johnston County, NC: the typical home is worth $344,953 as of 2026-05, down -0.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $191/sq ft…

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

1977: $55,067 → 2026: $344,953 (6.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $344,953, homes in Johnston County sit 25% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 47% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

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

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 53 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,703/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,833/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Wayne County, NC ($188,520) · Wake County, NC ($482,888) · Wilson County, NC ($222,650) · Harnett County, NC ($297,504) · Sampson County, NC ($153,818) · Nash County, NC ($238,776)