Wilson County, NC home prices

Wilson County, NC: the typical home is worth $222,650 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $158/sq ft. Rent…

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

1975: $31,036 → 2026: $222,650 (7.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $222,650, homes in Wilson County sit 19% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 5% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #75 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 53 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× 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 — ~$1,099/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,476/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Nash County, NC ($238,776) · Greene County, NC ($180,699) · Edgecombe County, NC ($139,487) · Wayne County, NC ($188,520) · Johnston County, NC ($344,953) · Pitt County, NC ($245,774)