Wilkes County, NC home prices

Wilkes County, NC: the typical home is worth $226,350 as of 2026-05, up +5.2% over the past year and +204.6% since 2000. Listings run about $225/sq ft…

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

1986: $43,814 → 2026: $226,350 (5.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $226,350, homes in Wilkes County sit 18% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 3% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #71 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 67 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× 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.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,117/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,246/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Alleghany County, NC ($266,693) · Alexander County, NC ($267,692) · Ashe County, NC ($355,248) · Caldwell County, NC ($241,800) · Yadkin County, NC ($243,680) · Surry County, NC ($241,212)