The real estate market may be booming across the country, but in North Carolina, not all regions are seeing skyrocketing home prices.
While low interest rates and increased demand are pushing up housing costs in many areas, several counties in North Carolina still offer incredibly affordable homeownership opportunities.
Credible compiled a list of the counties with the lowest median home values and mortgage payments in the state using data from the National Association of REALTORS.
If you’re looking for affordable living, these counties stand out for their low monthly mortgage payments and attractive home prices.
Edgecombe County
- Monthly mortgage payment in 2024: $820 (A year earlier $710)
- Median home value: $140,370
Northampton County
- Monthly mortgage payment in 2024: $770 (A year earlier 690)
- Median home value: $132,110
Richmond County
- Monthly mortgage payment in 2024: $810 (A year earlier $730)
- Median home value: $139,360
Bertie County
- Monthly mortgage payment in 2024: $690 (A year earlier $620)
- Median home value: $118,050