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Person County, NC home prices

Person County, NC: the typical home is worth $254,536 as of 2026-05, up +7.8% over the past year and +187.0% since 2000. Listings run about $211/sq ft…

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

Person County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.8%Heating up
Valuation+5%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market50 daysBalanced

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

1992: $67,173 → 2026: $254,536 (3.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$254,5362026-05
1-year+7.8%
5-year+29.7%
10-year+96.7%
Since 2000+187.0%
Population40k2024
Median income$64,4662023 · 3.9× income
New homes/yr1132024
Price / sq ft$211listings
Days on market502026-06
Active listings1022026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $254,536, homes in Person County sit 8% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 9% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #59 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.8% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× 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.

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

Granville County, NC ($321,300) · Caswell County, NC ($212,785) · Orange County, NC ($512,580) · Durham County, NC ($400,425) · Halifax County, VA ($153,966) · Danville City, VA ($136,557)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Person County, NC?
The typical home in Person County is worth $254,536 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Person County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.8% over the past year and +187.0% since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Person County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $64,466, Person County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Person County?
Homes here take a median of 50 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$88,688
2001$92,776
2002$97,084
2003$100,597
2004$104,421
2005$110,923
2006$118,578
2007$125,099
2008$126,962
2009$124,294
2010$116,741
2011$111,697
2012$107,059
2013$113,153
2014$117,878
2015$124,548
2016$127,433
2017$134,851
2018$145,581
2019$151,277
2020$160,021
2021$184,305
2022$209,651
2023$222,083
2024$235,143
2025$237,822
2026$251,256