Lee County, NC home prices

Lee County, NC: the typical home is worth $293,083 as of 2026-05, up +0.6% over the past year and +194.3% since 2000. Listings run about $177/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1984: $58,792 → 2026: $293,083 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $293,083, homes in Lee County sit 6% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 25% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #42 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,447/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,694/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Chatham County, NC ($565,937) · Harnett County, NC ($297,504) · Moore County, NC ($415,813) · Hoke County, NC ($282,449) · Cumberland County, NC ($233,616) · Wake County, NC ($482,888)