Union County, NC home prices

Union County, NC: the typical home is worth $452,714 as of 2026-05, down -0.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $227/sq ft. Rent…

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

1977: $59,274 → 2026: $452,714 (7.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $452,714, homes in Union County sit 64% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 94% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.6× 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 ~12% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,235/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,098/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Lancaster County, SC ($388,904) · Anson County, NC ($143,845) · Mecklenburg County, NC ($424,588) · Stanly County, NC ($308,698) · Cabarrus County, NC ($388,753) · Chesterfield County, SC ($182,441)