The median home in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is valued at $257,222, up 2.4% year over year. Wilkesboro is part of the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$257,222

+2.4%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$51,444 on $257,222

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Affordable26.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,631

P/I26.1%

Afford$276K

Room+$19K

P&I $1,301Tax $180Ins $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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