Washington, NC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Washington, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$225,539

+0.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.9mo supply ยท Score 0/7

Migration: Top 58% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.29x

In-migrants avg $55,332 AGI vs out-migrants $42,725

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Washington are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Washington Market Summary

Washington, NC is in a stabilization phase with 0.9% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.89x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 6.89% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score87/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$57,997

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Washington, NC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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