Washington, NC

Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.5%

Median Home Value

$225,539

↑ +0.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,296/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.9%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+45.8%

Active Listings

179

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.5

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +2.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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