Wilson, NC Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$218,264

-0.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-0.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-0.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.8mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 36% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.92x

In-migrants avg $47,062 AGI vs out-migrants $51,273

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Wilson Market Summary

Wilson, NC is experiencing a correction with -0.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.25x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+58 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.0% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score82/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$51,381

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-0.2%
Base Case-0.1%
Bull Case-0.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Wilson, NC's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). 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

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