Macon County, NC home prices

Macon County, NC: the typical home is worth $363,712 as of 2026-05, up +2.0% over the past year and +238.9% since 2000. Listings run about $277/sq ft…

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

1995: $79,813 → 2026: $363,712 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $363,712, homes in Macon County sit 32% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 55% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #26 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.2× 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 ~44% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,795/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,359/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Rabun County, GA ($407,940) · Jackson County, NC ($452,560) · Clay County, NC ($345,538) · Towns County, GA ($400,447) · Graham County, NC ($226,064) · Swain County, NC ($327,885)