Washington, NC Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$236,977

+2.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.9mo supply · Score -3/7

Net migration: Bottom 42% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.29x

In-migrants avg $55,332 AGI vs out-migrants $42,725

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Washington Market Summary

Washington, NC shows steady growth at 2.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.09x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.98% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score84/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$57,997

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.0%
Base Case+2.1%
Bull Case+3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Washington, 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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