Markets/North Carolina/Morehead City

Morehead City, NC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Morehead City, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$478,295

+2.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.6%

gross annual

Market Momentum

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Cooling
5.7mo supply · Score -3/7

Migration: Top 23% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.46x

In-migrants avg $87,131 AGI vs out-migrants $59,609

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Morehead City Market Summary

Morehead City, NC shows steady growth at 2.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.81x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+175 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 4.62% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score46/100
Price-to-Income Ratio6.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$70,235

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Morehead City, NC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (90/100). 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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