Cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of August 21, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.58%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of July 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib.
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in North Carolina
#1. Kill Devil Hills, NC: 6
#2. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC: 4
#2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC: 4
#4. Wilmington, NC: 3
#4. Cullowhee, NC: 3
#6. Morehead City, NC: 2
#6. Durham-Chapel Hill, NC: 2
#8. Asheville, NC: 1
#8. Brevard, NC: 1
#8. Boone, NC: 1
#8. Roanoke Rapids, NC: 1
#8. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC: 1
