Investor-grade market analytics for Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$269,037
+2.0% year-over-year
7.2%
gross annual
+2.0%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.0% year-over-year
25/100
LowNet migration: Top 10% nationally
In-migrants avg $63,776 AGI vs out-migrants $58,820
Opportunity Zone Market
12 ZIP codes in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC shows steady growth at 2.0% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.46x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+638 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.21% 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.