The median home in Purlear, North Carolina is valued at $267,523, up 5.9% year over year. Purlear is part of the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$267,523

+5.9%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,505 on $267,523

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Affordable27% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,690

P/I27%

Afford$277K

Room+$9K

P&I $1,353Tax $187Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + NC ins. 28% per HUD.

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Other cities in North Carolina

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Wrightsville Beach$1.64M Bald Head Island$1.36M Cashiers$1.34M Marvin$1.23M Weddington$1.04M Highlands$1.02M Duck$978K Topsail Beach$927K

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