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Martin County, NC home prices

Martin County, NC: the typical home is worth $129,347 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $111/sq ft. Rent…

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

Martin County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.7%Cooling
Valuation-30%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market86 daysBuyer's market

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1993: $50,531 → 2026: $129,347 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$129,3472026-05
1-year+1.7%
5-year+11.7%
10-year+54.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population21k2024
Median income$49,0332023 · 2.6× income
Price / sq ft$111listings
Days on market862026-06
Active listings492026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $129,347, homes in Martin County sit 53% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 45% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #95 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 86 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~30% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Bertie County, NC ($66,885) · Pitt County, NC ($245,774) · Edgecombe County, NC ($139,487) · Beaufort County, NC ($234,846) · Washington County, NC ($111,173) · Chowan County, NC ($237,305)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Martin County, NC?
The typical home in Martin County is worth $129,347 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Martin County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Martin County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $49,033, Martin County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Martin County?
Homes here take a median of 86 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2002$70,102
2003$71,402
2004$71,338
2005$77,158
2006$82,669
2007$87,544
2008$87,542
2009$82,656
2010$78,626
2011$75,409
2012$79,967
2013$77,946
2014$81,872
2015$78,461
2016$85,783
2017$86,828
2018$84,844
2019$89,352
2020$97,127
2021$122,375
2022$135,474
2023$135,156
2024$133,747
2025$124,202