Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 44,597 ↓ 0.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $57,997 22% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $181,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| Median Age | 47.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 21.7% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 172 transactions |
| Active Listings | 197 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 136 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jul 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $18,717 |
| Recent Sales | 106 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 140 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 11.00 acres |
| Active Listings | 117 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 125.00 | $510,000 | $4,080 | 0 Sr 1950 | Edward |
| Feb 2026 | 3.10 | $23,500 | $7,581 | State Route 1100 Off | Washington |
| Feb 2026 | 51.00 | $185,000 | $3,627 | 0 Windmill Road | Chocowinity |
| Feb 2026 | 1.05 | $128,000 | $121,905 | Lot 7 Commodore Point | Belhaven |
| Feb 2026 | 53.00 | $106,000 | $2,000 | 0 Sr 1934 | Aurora |
| Feb 2026 | 52.99 | $65,000 | $1,227 | State Highway 33 Off | Chocowinity |
| Feb 2026 | 53.00 | $65,000 | $1,226 | 0 Gray Road | Chocowinity |
| Feb 2026 | 1.09 | $50,000 | $45,872 | 154 Old School House Road | Blounts Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 2.80 | $76,500 | $27,321 | Lot 73 Bailey Pointe | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 92.71 | $382,000 | $4,120 | State Route 1150 | Chocowinity |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2.29 | $63,277 | $27,632 | Lot 37 Windy Point | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 93.00 | $382,000 | $4,108 | 0 Sr 1150 | Blounts Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 2.29 | $63,500 | $27,729 | Windy Point | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 2.91 | $76,500 | $26,289 | Bailey Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 1.78 | $30,000 | $16,854 | Victoria Dr | Chocowinity |
| Jan 2026 | 1.78 | $30,000 | $16,854 | 0 Lot 82 Victoria Drive | Chocowinity |
| Jan 2026 | 25.00 | $92,500 | $3,700 | 0 Sr 1720 Road | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 1.22 | $172,500 | $141,394 | State Route 1103 | Chocowinity |
| Jan 2026 | 1.22 | $172,500 | $141,393 | 5 Gaskill Trail | Blounts Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 1.43 | $18,000 | $12,587 | Lot 6 Minor Run Road | Edward |
| Jan 2026 | 1.14 | $85,000 | $74,562 | Magothy Ln | Chocowinity |
| Jan 2026 | 1.54 | $56,500 | $36,689 | Teachs Cove Rd | Bath |
| Jan 2026 | 1.34 | $88,000 | $65,672 | Bailey Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 1.34 | $88,000 | $65,672 | Lot 16 Bailey Pointe Drive | Belhaven |
| Jan 2026 | 1.54 | $56,500 | $36,688 | 18 Teach'S Cove Road | Bath |
| Dec 2025 | 22.45 | $8,500 | $379 | 26 Broome Rd | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 1.14 | $15,000 | $13,158 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Dec 2025 | 54.00 | $380,000 | $7,037 | 0 Sr 1174 | Grimesland |
| Dec 2025 | 15.38 | $31,000 | $2,016 | State Route 1732 | Bath |
| Dec 2025 | 1.11 | $110,000 | $99,100 | 165 Catnip Point Rd | Bath |
| Dec 2025 | 8.96 | $180,000 | $20,089 | Pamlico River Dr | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 3.72 | $100,000 | $26,882 | Wheat Patch Rd | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 1.24 | $42,500 | $34,274 | Lot 66 Tarpon Pointe Road | Bath |
| Dec 2025 | 1.63 | $42,500 | $26,074 | Lot 67 Tarpon Pointe Road | Bath |
| Dec 2025 | 8.96 | $180,000 | $20,089 | 609 Pamlico River Drive | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 3.72 | $100,000 | $26,882 | 77 Wheat Patch Road | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 17.00 | $58,000 | $3,412 | 0 Sr 1914 | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 25.00 | $92,000 | $3,680 | Off Sr 1337 | Washington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.28 | $75,000 | $58,594 | 10 Gray Goose Drive | Aurora |
| Nov 2025 | 112.02 | $25,000 | $223 | Us Highway 17 | Washington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.90 | $50,000 | $26,316 | 11 Hatteras Lane | Aurora |
| Nov 2025 | 131.00 | $786,000 | $6,000 | 0 Nc 33 E | Grimesland |
| Nov 2025 | 1.33 | $18,000 | $13,534 | State Route 1932 | Edward |
| Oct 2025 | 1.15 | $37,000 | $32,174 | 1672 Slatestone Road | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 1.54 | $21,000 | $13,636 | Lot 65 Eagle Trace Drive | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.45 | $16,500 | $11,379 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.05 | $16,500 | $15,714 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 2.86 | $20,000 | $6,993 | Eagle Nest Trl | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 9.23 | $35,000 | $3,792 | 0 Sr 1313 Off | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 3.20 | $21,195 | $6,623 | 0 Maules Point Road | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.36 | $85,000 | $62,501 | 801 Ashton Dr | Belhaven |
| Oct 2025 | 1.36 | $85,000 | $62,500 | 801 Ashton Drive | Bath |
| Oct 2025 | 2.03 | $70,000 | $34,483 | Sunset Point Rd | Belhaven |
| Oct 2025 | 2.32 | $35,000 | $15,086 | Sunset Point Rd | Belhaven |
| Oct 2025 | 2.32 | $35,000 | $15,086 | Lot 51 Sunset Point Road | Belhaven |
| Oct 2025 | 2.03 | $70,000 | $34,483 | 39 Sunset Road | Belhaven |
| Oct 2025 | 9.08 | $55,000 | $6,057 | 2 Lots Sr 1956 Nevil Creek Road | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 6.78 | $9,000 | $1,327 | 966 Free Union Church Rd | Pinetown |
| Oct 2025 | 3.69 | $20,000 | $5,420 | 114 Holly Oak Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 102 Neuse Dr | Chocowinity |
| Oct 2025 | 3.69 | $19,900 | $5,393 | 0 Holly Oak Drive | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 4.00 | $400,000 | $100,000 | 4107 Us Highway 264 W | Washington |
| Sep 2025 | 2.69 | $68,500 | $25,465 | 65 Tarpon Pointe Road | Bath |
| Sep 2025 | 2.52 | $22,000 | $8,730 | Harbour View Dr | Chocowinity |
| Sep 2025 | 5.48 | $30,000 | $5,474 | 0 Whealton Point Road | Aurora |
| Sep 2025 | 1.82 | $500 | $275 | N Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 1.12 | $103,500 | $92,411 | Treasure Point Rd | Bath |
| Sep 2025 | 1.12 | $58,500 | $52,232 | Lot #46 Treasure Pointe Drive | Bath |
| Sep 2025 | 1.12 | $45,000 | $40,179 | Lot #47 Treasure Pointe Drive | Bath |
| Sep 2025 | 1.85 | $48,000 | $25,946 | 45 Winfield Lane | Pinetown |
| Sep 2025 | 2.49 | $78,000 | $31,325 | Bailey Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 5.13 | $60,000 | $11,696 | 2 Seed Tick Neck Road | Pinetown |
| Sep 2025 | 2.49 | $78,000 | $31,325 | Lot 94 Bailey Pointe Drive | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 1.97 | $46,000 | $23,350 | Windlass Way | Aurora |
| Sep 2025 | 2.02 | $52,500 | $25,990 | Spinnaker Run | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 1.20 | $10,000 | $8,333 | 264 Us Hwy E | Pantego |
| Sep 2025 | 6.70 | $35,000 | $5,224 | State Route 1932 | Aurora |
| Sep 2025 | 1.20 | $18,500 | $15,417 | 205 Hickory Lane | Aurora |
| Sep 2025 | 6.70 | $35,000 | $5,224 | 21348 Minor Run Road | Edward |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $14,900 | $7,450 | Reid 22626 Mayo Road | Aurora |
| Aug 2025 | 1.88 | $88,000 | $46,809 | Bailey Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Aug 2025 | 1.88 | $88,000 | $46,809 | Lot 82 Bailey Pointe Drive | Belhaven |
| Aug 2025 | 1.56 | $12,000 | $7,692 | 1730 State Route 1730 | Belhaven |
| Aug 2025 | 4.83 | $95,000 | $19,669 | 717 Mill Hole Road | Washington |
| Aug 2025 | 10.00 | $100,000 | $10,000 | Nc Off | Washington |
| Aug 2025 | 4.90 | $15,000 | $3,061 | Us Highway 264 Byp | Pantego |
| Aug 2025 | 4.15 | $145,000 | $34,940 | 125 Bettie Dr | Aurora |
| Aug 2025 | 4.30 | $145,000 | $33,721 | 167 Bettie Drive | Aurora |
| Aug 2025 | 1.43 | $35,000 | $24,476 | Island Dr | Chocowinity |
| Aug 2025 | 1.43 | $35,000 | $24,476 | 28 Island Drive | Chocowinity |
| Aug 2025 | 4.22 | $38,500 | $9,123 | 0 Sr 1136 | Chocowinity |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $85,000 | $46,962 | Bailey Pointe Dr | Belhaven |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $85,000 | $46,961 | Lot 83 Bailey Pointe Drive | Belhaven |
| Jul 2025 | 2.16 | $15,000 | $6,944 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 2.12 | $15,000 | $7,075 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 2.48 | $15,000 | $6,048 | Eagle Trace Dr | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 2.37 | $32,000 | $13,502 | 0 Voa Road | Washington |
| Jul 2025 | 2.16 | $15,000 | $6,944 | Lot 74 Eagle Nest Trail | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 2.12 | $15,000 | $7,075 | Lot 75 Eagle Nest Trail | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 2.48 | $15,000 | $6,048 | Lot 76 Eagle Nest Trail | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 1.30 | $30,000 | $23,077 | 108 Cypress Lake Cir | Washington |
| Jul 2025 | 1.57 | $65,000 | $41,401 | Kitrell Ave | Belhaven |
| Jul 2025 | 1.35 | $27,000 | $20,000 | Hill Creek Rd | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 1.35 | $27,000 | $20,000 | 39 Hill Creek Road | Blounts Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 1.87 | $35,000 | $18,717 | Waters Edge Dr | Chocowinity |
| Jul 2025 | 1.84 | $35,000 | $19,022 | Lot 98 Waters Edge Drive | Chocowinity |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Recent Sales | 66 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 103 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.46 acres |
| Active Listings | 80 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.92 | $45,000 | 130 Gambit Ct #7 | Washington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $40,000 | State Route 1743 Off | Bath |
| Feb 2026 | 0.05 | $48,500 | Maritime Ct | Chocowinity |
| Feb 2026 | 0.18 | $48,500 | 274 Whichard Lane | Chocowinity |
| Feb 2026 | 0.58 | $40,750 | Maritime Loop | Bath |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $20,000 | Lot 11 Wood Duck Road | Washington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.61 | $6,000 | 331 Maritime Loop | Bath |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $5,000 | 227 W 4th St | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $5,000 | 227 W M.L.K. Jr Drive | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.87 | $100,000 | 114 Pamlico Ln | Chocowinity |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.61 | $49,000 | 292 Loggerhead Court | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $17,500 | 23 Church Lane | Plymouth |
| Jan 2026 | 0.83 | $213,500 | Us Highway 17 | Chocowinity |
| Jan 2026 | 0.91 | $60,000 | Tree Shade Dr | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.93 | $60,000 | 212 Tree Shade Drive | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.59 | $30,000 | 15 Winfield Lane | Pinetown |
| Jan 2026 | 0.12 | $360,000 | 515 Front Street | Washington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $40,000 | 0 Perry Rd & Hwy 33 | Grimesland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $13,128 | 72 W Dowry Creek | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $13,128 | 71 W Dowry Creek | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.51 | $36,000 | Dowry Crk W | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.85 | $80,000 | 112 Merrimack Pl | Chocowinity |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $437,000 | 104 Crown Dr | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $335,000 | 610 Front Street | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.29 | $25,000 | 26225 Us Highway 264 E | Pantego |
| Dec 2025 | 0.68 | $45,000 | Lakeview Ln | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Oakwood Ln | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Oakwood Ln | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Oakwood Ln | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $72,000 | 209 Connecticut Drive | Chocowinity |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Lot Oakwood Lane | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Lot Oakwood Lane | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $12,500 | Lot Oakwood Lane | Aurora |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $12,000 | 0 Latham Cedar Street | Belhaven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.68 | $45,000 | Lot 197 W Lakeview Lane | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $25,000 | 212 Holly Dr | Washington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $45,000 | 97 Mariatime Court | Chocowinity |
| Nov 2025 | 0.73 | $25,000 | 422 Jenles Drive | Belhaven |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $30,000 | 591 E Pungo Street | Belhaven |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $25,000 | Shore Dr | Bath |
| Nov 2025 | 0.68 | $50,000 | 29 S Dimock Road | Washington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.66 | $72,000 | 317 Neuse Drive | Chocowinity |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $48,000 | 105 Ridge Road | Chocowinity |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $8,500 | Oak & Maple Ln | Blounts Creek |
| Nov 2025 | 0.77 | $30,000 | 101 & 402 Hillside Drive | Washington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $8,500 | Lot 1 Maple | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.33 | $285,000 | 401 Edgewater Road | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $32,000 | 300 Herring Run Rd | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.80 | $15,000 | Eagle Nest Trl | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.80 | $15,000 | 52 Eagle Nest Trail | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.12 | $325,000 | 209 S Charlotte Street | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $19,000 | Cedar Ln | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $42,000 | 105 Wedgewood Dr | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $9,000 | 966 Free Union Church Rd | Pinetown |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $4,000 | 2919 Bonnerton Rd | Aurora |
| Oct 2025 | 0.67 | $31,000 | 1325 State Route 1325 | Washington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $10,000 | 2866 Gilead Shores Rd | Blounts Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $175,000 | 0 State Rd 1716 | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $28,000 | 1912 Pike Rd | Pantego |
| Sep 2025 | 0.61 | $30,000 | 1520 Sr | Washington |
| Sep 2025 | 0.49 | $25,000 | 193 Shady Shores Rd | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 0.54 | $48,000 | 0 Sr 1722 Off Drive | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 0.97 | $26,000 | Lot 26 Sr 1767 Off Lane | Pinetown |
| Sep 2025 | 0.56 | $185,000 | 104 E Dowry Creek | Belhaven |
| Sep 2025 | 0.64 | $74,000 | 109 Perquimans Drive | Chocowinity |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $23,361 | 371 Riverview St | Belhaven |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 44,597 |
| Population (2020) | 44,652 |
| Population Growth | -0.12% |
| Median Household Income | $57,997 |
| Median Home Value | $181,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,385 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,282 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 21.7% |
| Median Age | 47.1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4,290 (9.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.3% |
Market Overview
Beaufort County, North Carolina has a population of 44,597, which has declined 0.12% since 2020. The median household income is $57,997, below the national median of $74,580 by 22.2%. With a median home value of $181,200 and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 21.7% suggests soft market conditions. Beaufort County remains a key area for land acquisition in North Carolina. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $17,786 per acre, with properties averaging 11.00 acres. There are currently 197 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Beaufort County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Beaufort County has a population of 44,597. The county has declined 0.12% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Beaufort County?
The median household income in Beaufort County is $57,997, which is 22.2% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Beaufort County growing or shrinking?
Beaufort County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.12% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Beaufort County?
The median home value in Beaufort County is $181,200. The housing vacancy rate is 21.7%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $17,786 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $33,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
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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.