Swain County, NC home prices

Swain County, NC: the typical home is worth $327,885 as of 2026-05, down -0.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $313/sq ft. Rent…

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

1998: $125,862 → 2026: $327,885 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $327,885, homes in Swain County sit 19% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 40% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #31 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 64 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~60% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Sevier County, TN ($407,581) · Graham County, NC ($226,064) · Blount County, TN ($394,874) · Haywood County, NC ($348,872) · Jackson County, NC ($452,560) · Macon County, NC ($363,712)