Goldsboro, NC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Goldsboro, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$183,789

+0.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

9.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.5mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Bottom 23% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.95x

In-migrants avg $45,991 AGI vs out-migrants $48,234

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Goldsboro are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Goldsboro Market Summary

Goldsboro, NC is in a stabilization phase with 0.2% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.16x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 9.68% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,082

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.1%
Base Case+0.2%
Bull Case+0.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Goldsboro, NC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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