Investor-grade market analytics for Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$258,539
+0.7% year-over-year
6.6%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is in a stabilization phase with 0.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.29x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+645 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.6% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC's primary climate exposure is flooding (44/100). 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.