Montgomery County, NC home prices

Montgomery County, NC: the typical home is worth $198,690 as of 2026-05, up +6.6% over the past year and +245.7% since 2000. Listings run about $263/sq…

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

1996: $48,415 → 2026: $198,690 (4.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $198,690, homes in Montgomery County sit 28% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 15% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #79 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.6% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 87 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable 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

Stanly County, NC ($308,698) · Moore County, NC ($415,813) · Richmond County, NC ($136,808) · Anson County, NC ($143,845) · Randolph County, NC ($256,616) · Davidson County, NC ($280,050)