Sampson County, NC home prices

Sampson County, NC: the typical home is worth $153,818 as of 2026-05, up +5.0% over the past year and +170.7% since 2000. Listings run about $162/sq ft…

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

1992: $41,633 → 2026: $153,818 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $153,818, homes in Sampson County sit 44% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 34% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #87 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 65 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× 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 ~24% 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 →

Nearby counties

Duplin County, NC ($192,586) · Cumberland County, NC ($233,616) · Bladen County, NC ($152,512) · Wayne County, NC ($188,520) · Johnston County, NC ($344,953) · Harnett County, NC ($297,504)