Rowan County, NC home prices

Rowan County, NC: the typical home is worth $280,729 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and +194.0% since 2000. Listings run about $192/sq ft…

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

1975: $29,057 → 2026: $280,729 (9.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $280,729, homes in Rowan County sit 2% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 20% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #47 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,386/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,350/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Cabarrus County, NC ($388,753) · Davie County, NC ($327,119) · Davidson County, NC ($280,050) · Iredell County, NC ($389,652) · Stanly County, NC ($308,698) · Mecklenburg County, NC ($424,588)