Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,440 ↓ 0.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $65,268 12% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $190,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 63 transactions |
| Active Listings | 59 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 433 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $13,951 |
| Recent Sales | 54 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 212 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 14.80 acres |
| Active Listings | 31 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 20.00 | $200,000 | $10,000 | 0 Molly Reese Ln | Taylorsville |
| Feb 2026 | 9.95 | $185,000 | $18,593 | 2201 Old Mountain Rd | Hiddenite |
| Jan 2026 | 3.50 | $70,000 | $20,000 | 0 Sam Poole Ln | Taylorsville |
| Jan 2026 | 8.96 | $125,000 | $13,951 | 0 Three Forks Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Jan 2026 | 22.11 | $210,000 | $9,498 | D G Echerd Rd #2 | Taylorsville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.16 | $300,000 | $138,890 | 4th Street Dr NW | Hickory |
| Dec 2025 | 11.89 | $280,000 | $23,549 | 0 Chevy Dr | Taylorsville |
| Dec 2025 | 6.55 | $52,500 | $8,015 | 0 Mount Olive Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Nov 2025 | 9.00 | $95,000 | $10,556 | 0 Cedar Woods Rd | Taylorsville |
| Nov 2025 | 8.54 | $75,000 | $8,782 | 0 Old Landfill Rd | Taylorsville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 101.00 | $320,000 | $3,168 | 0 Boone Gap Ln Taylorsville Nc | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 13.48 | $10,000 | $742 | Mars Mountain Pl | Boomer |
| Oct 2025 | 2.20 | $47,000 | $21,364 | Paul Payne Store Rd #11 | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 81.21 | $330,000 | $4,064 | 0 Dandelion Dr | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 30.00 | $600,000 | $20,000 | County Line Rd | Stony Point |
| Oct 2025 | 43.05 | $33,000 | $767 | 948 Cove Gap Rd | Moravian Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 5.80 | $33,000 | $5,690 | 0 Cove Gap Rd | Moravian Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 1.40 | $26,000 | $18,571 | 125 Riverdell Rd | Hickory |
| Sep 2025 | 11.10 | $80,000 | $7,207 | Antioch Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Sep 2025 | 15.33 | $150,000 | $9,782 | 0 Black Oak Ridge Rd | Taylorsville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $75,000 | $37,500 | 1208 Rocky Face Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.47 | $54,000 | $21,862 | 0 Richey Rd | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $47,000 | $15,667 | 0 Spring Pointe Dr | Stony Pt |
| Aug 2025 | 1.30 | $5,000 | $3,852 | 0 Windsong Dr #98 | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.40 | $5,000 | $3,584 | 0 Windsong Dr #97 | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $80,000 | $16,000 | 0 Antioch Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 10.40 | $125,000 | $12,019 | 0 Hunters Ridge Rd | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.40 | $105,000 | $75,000 | 5090 State Highway 90 E | Hiddenite |
| Aug 2025 | 1.39 | $29,000 | $20,863 | 0 Wayside Church Rd #35 | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.31 | $28,000 | $21,374 | 0 Wayside Church Rd #34 | Taylorsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.17 | $28,000 | $23,932 | 0 Wayside Church Rd #33 | Taylorsville |
| Jul 2025 | 33.00 | $380,000 | $11,515 | 191 Bluebird Dr | Hiddenite |
| Jul 2025 | 49.00 | $2,150,000 | $43,878 | 0 Old Vashti Road | Taylorsville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.76 | $47,000 | $26,705 | 7773 Church Rd | Taylorsville |
| Jul 2025 | 6.30 | $42,000 | $6,667 | 0 Linneys Mountain Rd | Taylorsville |
| Jul 2025 | 9.94 | $50,000 | $5,030 | Linneys Mill Rd | Taylorsville |
| Jun 2025 | 4.88 | $55,000 | $11,270 | 1 Old Vashti Rd | Taylorsville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.40 | $43,500 | $31,071 | Paul Payne Store Rd Lot 3 | Taylorsville |
| May 2025 | 27.00 | $470,000 | $17,407 | 1104 Lambert Dr | Hiddenite |
| May 2025 | 28.04 | $285,000 | $10,164 | 0 Willie McLeod Rd #6 | Taylorsville |
| May 2025 | 2.78 | $45,000 | $16,187 | 169 Little Egypt Ln | Taylorsville |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $6,000 | $5,994 | 0 Windsong Dr #99 | Taylorsville |
| May 2025 | 25.00 | $800,000 | $32,000 | 0 Rabbit Hollow Ln | Taylorsville |
| May 2025 | 1.07 | $14,500 | $13,551 | 0 Liledoun Rd | Taylorsville |
| Apr 2025 | 21.00 | $135,000 | $6,429 | 0 Boone Gap Ln Lot 3 | Taylorsville |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $75,000 | $15,000 | 5 Olive Rd | Stony Point |
| Apr 2025 | 11.75 | $125,000 | $10,638 | Sulphur Springs Rd | Hiddenite |
| Apr 2025 | 1.96 | $20,900 | $10,663 | LOT 1 Hubbard Rd Lot 1 | Hickory |
| Apr 2025 | 4.98 | $240,000 | $48,193 | Highway 16 | Claremont |
| Apr 2025 | 6.36 | $119,900 | $18,852 | Church Rd | |
| Apr 2025 | 18.87 | $420,000 | $22,258 | 0 Wittenburg Springs Dr | Taylorsville |
| Mar 2025 | 72.97 | $320,000 | $4,385 | 7655 NC Hwy 64-90 Highway | Taylorsville |
| Mar 2025 | 14.55 | $95,000 | $6,529 | 0 Stikeleather Rd | Hiddenite |
| Mar 2025 | 12.52 | $630,000 | $50,319 | 0 Lee Matheson Road | Taylorsville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $24,675 |
| Recent Sales | 9 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 100 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.56 acres |
| Active Listings | 28 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.79 | $12,000 | 16 Cascades Dr Lot 16 | Hickory |
| Feb 2026 | 0.33 | $50,000 | 6 Scenic Ridge Dr | Hickory |
| Jan 2026 | 0.60 | $87,500 | 0 Lake Forest Dr | Taylorsville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.59 | $157,000 | 256 Leroy Rd | Taylorsville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $7,000 | 132 Rocky Acres Rd | Hickory |
| Nov 2025 | 0.33 | $15,000 | 47 Wittenburg Springs Dr Lot 47 | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $24,675 | 0 Robertson Dr #46 | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $21,000 | 19 Wittenburg Springs Dr Lot 19 | Taylorsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.73 | $265,000 | 141 Williams Cove Ln | Taylorsville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 36,440 |
| Population (2020) | 36,444 |
| Population Growth | -0.01% |
| Median Household Income | $65,268 |
| Median Home Value | $190,000 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,126 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,231 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2,747 (7.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.2% |
Market Overview
Alexander County, North Carolina has a population of 36,440, which has declined 0.01% since 2020. The median household income is $65,268, below the national median of $74,580 by 12.5%. With a median home value of $190,000 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 13.8% suggests soft market conditions. As part of North Carolina, Alexander County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $11,364 per acre, with properties averaging 19.50 acres. There are currently 59 active land listings in the county.
Related Resources
- Sell Land in Alexander County, NC
- How to Sell Land in North Carolina
- FSBO Guide
- Land Valuation Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Alexander County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Alexander County has a population of 36,440. The county has declined 0.01% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Alexander County?
The median household income in Alexander County is $65,268, which is 12.5% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Alexander County growing or shrinking?
Alexander County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.01% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Alexander County?
The median home value in Alexander County is $190,000. The housing vacancy rate is 13.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $11,364 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $20,900.
Does Reelvest buy land in Alexander County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Alexander County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.