Investor-grade market analytics for Albemarle, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$307,203
+2.4% year-over-year
6.6%
gross annual
+2.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.4% year-over-year
25/100
LowNet migration: Top 12% nationally
In-migrants avg $66,889 AGI vs out-migrants $62,005
Albemarle, NC shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.98x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+429 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.64% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Albemarle, NC's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.