Winston, NC

Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.0%

Median Home Value

$272,058

↑ +1.8%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,463/mo

↑ +3.7%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.5%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+40.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$69,030

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,991

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.5

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.7%

12 Months

↑ +2.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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