The median home in Wendell, North Carolina is valued at $364,258, down 2.1% year over year. Typical monthly rent is $1,948, producing a price-to-rent ratio of 15.6x — near the national average of 18x. Wendell is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$364,258

-2.1%

Rent$1,948/mo

Prices falling — better for buyers.

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$72,852 on $364,258

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Stretch36% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,247

P/I36%

Afford$284K

Gap-$81K

P&I $1,842Tax $255Ins $150

Renting $299/mo cheaper ($1,948 rent)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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