Onslow County, NC home prices

Onslow County, NC: the typical home is worth $293,313 as of 2026-05, up +3.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $191/sq ft. Rent…

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

1984: $95,124 → 2026: $293,313 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $293,313, homes in Onslow County sit 6% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 25% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× 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 — ~$1,448/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,538/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Jones County, NC ($139,642) · Duplin County, NC ($192,586) · Pender County, NC ($435,898) · Lenoir County, NC ($156,339) · Craven County, NC ($276,711) · New Hanover County, NC ($449,652)