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Franklin County, NC home prices

Franklin County, NC: the typical home is worth $364,197 as of 2026-05, up -0.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $202/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Franklin County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.0%Flat
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market64 daysBalanced

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1986: $104,353 → 2026: $364,197 (3.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$364,1972026-05
1-year-0.0%
5-year+31.3%
10-year+100.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population79k2024
Median income$70,8982023 · 5.1× income
Median rent$1,823/mo2026 · 6.0% gross yield
New homes/yr9482024
Price / sq ft$202listings
Days on market642026-06
Active listings4332026-06
Price cuts24%of listings

Market read

At $364,197, homes in Franklin County sit 32% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 56% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #25 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 64 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,798/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,823/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Nash County, NC ($238,776) · Vance County, NC ($188,067) · Warren County, NC ($230,179) · Granville County, NC ($321,300) · Wake County, NC ($482,888) · Durham County, NC ($400,425)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Franklin County, NC?
The typical home in Franklin County is worth $364,197 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Franklin County rising or falling?
Prices are up -0.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Franklin County affordable?
At 5.1× the local median income of $70,898, Franklin County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Franklin County?
Median rent is $1,823/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Franklin County?
Homes here take a median of 64 days to sell, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$176,534
2010$166,968
2011$161,328
2012$155,073
2013$156,103
2014$161,169
2015$169,415
2016$179,140
2017$190,962
2018$205,500
2019$220,452
2020$231,322
2021$259,996
2022$315,858
2023$354,379
2024$358,504
2025$364,675
2026$363,863