Lincoln County, NC home prices

Lincoln County, NC: the typical home is worth $406,862 as of 2026-05, up +2.1% over the past year and +197.5% since 2000. Listings run about $230/sq ft…

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

1986: $72,911 → 2026: $406,862 (5.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $406,862, homes in Lincoln County sit 48% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 74% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

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

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~28% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,008/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,615/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Catawba County, NC ($297,176) · Gaston County, NC ($302,076) · Cleveland County, NC ($215,697) · Mecklenburg County, NC ($424,588) · Iredell County, NC ($389,652) · Alexander County, NC ($267,692)