Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 80,618 ↓ 0.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $55,401 26% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $174,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 12.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 166 transactions |
| Active Listings | 198 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 148 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $23,408 |
| Recent Sales | 121 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 140 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 9.89 acres |
| Active Listings | 173 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 2.02 | $140,000 | $69,307 | 5705 Main Channel Point #44 | Granite Falls |
| Mar 2026New | 1.08 | $69,500 | $64,352 | 1657 Coveside Dr #112 | Granite Falls |
| Mar 2026New | 2.85 | $67,500 | $23,684 | 5418/5422 Breakwater Dr | Granite Falls |
| Mar 2026New | 15.38 | $110,000 | $7,152 | 0 Hundred Acre Ln | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 5.00 | $76,900 | $15,380 | 0 Scenic Ln #183 | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 13.97 | $158,000 | $11,308 | 0 Scenic Ln #186 | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 1.59 | $50,000 | $31,447 | The Sanct Wm Farm | Boomer |
| Feb 2026 | 1.47 | $149,000 | $101,361 | 1723 Scenic Ln #239 | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 1.81 | $107,000 | $59,116 | 1318 Whispering Pines Ct #354 | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 4.24 | $165,000 | $38,915 | 4.24 Acres 2088 Thoroughbred Way | Lenoir |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.24 | $165,000 | $38,915 | 2088 Thoroughbred Way Lot G25 | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 1.09 | $32,000 | $29,358 | 0 Coveside Dr #114 | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 7.72 | $99,900 | $12,932 | 0 Norwood St SW | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 27.90 | $800,000 | $28,674 | 3935 Coy Hartley Ln | Hudson |
| Feb 2026 | 1.18 | $59,500 | $50,424 | 5220 Port Ln #208 | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 1.12 | $14,400 | $12,857 | 0 McRary Creek Rd #1 | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 1.12 | $14,400 | $12,857 | LOT 1 McRary Creek Rd | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 2.68 | $55,733 | $20,796 | LOT 258 Scenic Ln | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 38.64 | $250,000 | $6,470 | 0 Dave Chester Rd | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 1.29 | $47,000 | $36,434 | Broadwater Dr #9 | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 13.66 | $175,000 | $12,810 | 0 Cedar Valley Church Rd | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 10.10 | $35,000 | $3,465 | Lot 20 Black Hills Drive | Collettsville |
| Jan 2026 | 3.22 | $35,000 | $10,870 | 0 Stonemoor Dr #69 | Collettsville |
| Jan 2026 | 14.06 | $275,000 | $19,559 | LOT 392 River Ridge Way | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 1.15 | $50,000 | $43,478 | Lot# 564 Timber Rock Drive | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 1.91 | $50,000 | $26,178 | Lot# 565 Timber Rock Drive | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 1.17 | $75,000 | $63,884 | 0 Coveside Dr #144 | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 2.84 | $87,500 | $30,810 | 1689 Scenic Ln #247 | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 8.15 | $210,000 | $25,767 | 0 Pinewood Rd | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 1.34 | $59,000 | $44,030 | 0 Broadwater Dr #160 & 166 | Granite Falls |
| Jan 2026 | 156.00 | $550,000 | $3,526 | Zacks Fork Rd | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 1.20 | $65,000 | $54,167 | Coveside Dr #131 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 24.40 | $101,000 | $4,139 | 6492 Stone Mountain Rd | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 1.98 | $7,000 | $3,535 | 0 Rusty Ln | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 1.98 | $23,500 | $11,869 | 0 Dry Ponds Rd | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 1.41 | $10,000 | $7,092 | Lot #97 Cedar Crest Drive | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 1.32 | $47,000 | $35,606 | 5820 Kaylee Ann Dr | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 1.24 | $10,000 | $8,065 | Lot# 110 Stoney Brook Drive | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 2.11 | $178,000 | $84,360 | 0 Waters Edge Dr #49 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 1.31 | $10,000 | $7,634 | Lot# 113 Stoney Brook Drive | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 12.00 | $120,455 | $10,038 | 0 Union Baptist Rd #2 | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 2.96 | $85,000 | $28,716 | 1004 Big View Ln #209 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 5.70 | $120,000 | $21,060 | 0 Scenic Ln #257 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 3.20 | $20,485 | $6,402 | Sharon Ave NW | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 33.33 | $232,500 | $6,976 | 0 Sheriffs Rd | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $18,000 | $18,000 | 0 Ivory Pl | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 2.80 | $52,500 | $18,750 | 0 Link Dr | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $160,000 | $32,000 | 3034 Bruce Haas Ln | Collettsville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.75 | $52,000 | $29,714 | 0 Scenic Ln #263 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 4.13 | $60,000 | $14,528 | Scenic Ln #171 | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 1.73 | $50,000 | $28,902 | 5034 Harbor View Dr E | Granite Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 2.31 | $32,500 | $14,069 | 1061 Round Rock Rd #56 | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 9.00 | $153,000 | $17,000 | 5142 Myers Rd | Granite Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 2.31 | $32,500 | $14,069 | 1061 Round Rock Rd | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 7.66 | $80,000 | $10,444 | 1831 John Wilson Ln #3 & 4 | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 1.78 | $41,667 | $23,408 | LOT G Old Forge Trl #3 | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 2.09 | $41,667 | $19,936 | LOT G Old Forge Trl #4 | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $200,000 | $10,000 | 7902 Cat Trl | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $38,000 | $35,514 | 4 & 6 Waterford Ct | Granite Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 1.29 | $180,000 | $139,104 | 5883 Lake Ridge Ct | Granite Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 1.87 | $30,000 | $16,043 | 0 Windward Ln #27 | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 10.11 | $70,000 | $6,924 | Lot# 17 Autumn Ridge Drive | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 1.78 | $145,000 | $81,461 | 163-1879 Johns Ridge Pkwy #163 | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 1.55 | $36,750 | $23,710 | 3944 Hollywood Ridge Rd | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 1.91 | $20,000 | $10,471 | 5258 Starboard Ln | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 1.57 | $50,000 | $31,847 | 1119 Piedmont Dr NW | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 22.59 | $62,500 | $2,767 | 301 Bear Track Lane #25 | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 1.31 | $55,000 | $41,985 | 5593 Bridgewater Dr Lot 218 | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 2.42 | $624,000 | $257,852 | 1095 Hickory Blvd SE | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 1.38 | $147,000 | $106,522 | 219 Cedar Cove Way #219 | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 4.00 | $52,900 | $13,225 | 0 Mission Rd | Hudson |
| Oct 2025 | 1.48 | $25,000 | $16,892 | 235 Taylor Cir | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 2.81 | $60,000 | $21,352 | TBD Autumn Ridge Drive | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 4.72 | $118,000 | $25,000 | Lake Hills Dr | Boomer |
| Sep 2025 | 83.87 | $239,000 | $2,850 | 0 Dimmette Rd | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 21.76 | $200,000 | $9,191 | 1511 Echo Dr | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 1.03 | $64,000 | $62,137 | 5442 Bridgewater Dr | Granite Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 1.03 | $64,000 | $62,136 | 5442 Bridgewater Dr #284 | Granite Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 1.98 | $88,000 | $44,444 | 4459 Grandin Rd | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 1.44 | $62,000 | $43,056 | 0 Low Valley Way #941 | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 2.91 | $155,000 | $53,265 | 71 Duke St | Granite Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 1.16 | $239,000 | $206,034 | 134 Winwood Cir | Granite Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 5.23 | $225,000 | $43,021 | LOT 377 Table View Ln Lot 377 | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 92.00 | $200,000 | $2,174 | 110 Sharon Pl | Hudson |
| Sep 2025 | 18.45 | $213,000 | $11,545 | 0 Rocky Rd | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 5.69 | $150,000 | $26,362 | 5.69 acres, Lot 504 Equestrian Drive | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 5.69 | $150,000 | $26,362 | LOT 504 Equestrian Dr Lot 504 | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 31.45 | $170,000 | $5,405 | 05-15 Blue Creek Rd #1 | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 20.75 | $128,000 | $6,169 | 3448 Valley Dr | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 25.84 | $297,050 | $11,496 | 9350 Blackberry Road | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 1.39 | $15,000 | $10,791 | 0 Tomahawk Ridge Dr #43 | Lenoir |
| Aug 2025 | 2.46 | $59,900 | $24,350 | 1581 Scenic Ln #259 | Granite Falls |
| Aug 2025 | 54.70 | $7,986,000 | $145,996 | 4642 Hickory Blvd | Granite Falls |
| Aug 2025 | 1.03 | $56,000 | $54,369 | Westward Dr #199 | Granite Falls |
| Aug 2025 | 5.35 | $185,000 | $34,579 | 4091 Derbyshire Ln #G34 | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 1.21 | $87,000 | $71,901 | Coveside Dr #109 | Granite Falls |
| Jul 2025 | 2.86 | $35,000 | $12,238 | LOT 944 Low Valley Way #944 | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 1.66 | $310,000 | $186,522 | LOT 229 Scenic Ln | Granite Falls |
| Jul 2025 | 14.85 | $175,000 | $11,785 | 2660 Playmore Beach Rd | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 21.10 | $230,000 | $10,900 | 3795 Hartland Rd | Morganton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.65 | $143,000 | $86,667 | LOT 159 Rocky Falls Ln Lot 159 | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 3.17 | $34,000 | $10,726 | 0 Honeycomb Pl | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 1.71 | $42,000 | $24,504 | LOT 2 Paddock Way | Granite Falls |
| Jul 2025 | 110.00 | $160,000 | $1,455 | 194 Cedar Valley Rd | Hudson |
| Jul 2025 | 1.55 | $25,000 | $16,129 | 1009 Bent Pine Ct | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 1.19 | $55,000 | $46,218 | 5255 Pier Pointe Dr | Granite Falls |
| Jul 2025 | 1.02 | $50,000 | $49,020 | 5848 Longshore Dr | Granite Falls |
| Jul 2025 | 10.05 | $80,000 | $7,960 | 30 Austin Valley Drive | Lenoir |
| Jul 2025 | 1.89 | $140,000 | $74,074 | 1234 Johns Ridge Pkwy | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 4.42 | $140,000 | $31,674 | 204D E Johns Ridge Pkwy #204DE | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 11.86 | $107,000 | $9,023 | 3199 High Shoals Branch Rd #14 | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 1.62 | $38,500 | $23,765 | 1713 Songbird Ct #6 | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 10.01 | $94,000 | $9,391 | 3941 Fox Winkler Rd | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 1.66 | $79,000 | $47,590 | 3314 Eagle Heights Court | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 1.66 | $79,000 | $47,590 | 3314 Eagle Heights Cir #32 | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 1.26 | $5,000 | $3,968 | 0 Pearl St | Granite Falls |
| Jun 2025 | 20.60 | $160,000 | $7,767 | Taylor Farm Rd | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $60,000 | $59,406 | 750 Chatsworth Cir SE | Lenoir |
| Jun 2025 | 4.00 | $35,000 | $8,750 | 0 Kirby Mountain Rd | Lenoir |
| May 2025 | 10.54 | $63,000 | $5,977 | 1809 Zacks Fork Rd | Lenoir |
| May 2025 | 1.50 | $510,000 | $340,000 | 4421 Carlton Ridge Rd | Boomer |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $42,500 |
| Recent Sales | 45 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 96 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.47 acres |
| Active Listings | 25 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.20 | $49,000 | 405 SE Whitmore Street | Lenoir |
| Mar 2026New | 0.20 | $49,000 | 403 SE Whitmore Street | Lenoir |
| Mar 2026New | 0.20 | $49,000 | 405 Whitmore St SE #61 | Lenoir |
| Mar 2026New | 0.20 | $49,000 | 403 Whitmore St SE #61 | Lenoir |
| Mar 2026New | 0.81 | $69,000 | 42 Peaceful Cove Ct | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 0.25 | $39,000 | 747 SE Chatsworth Street | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 0.25 | $39,000 | 747 Chatsworth Cir SE #58 | Lenoir |
| Feb 2026 | 0.67 | $125,000 | 5745 Lake Pointe Dr | Hickory |
| Feb 2026 | 0.56 | $42,500 | 91 Blackhawk Ridge Way | Granite Falls |
| Feb 2026 | 0.55 | $24,500 | 21 Greenway Dr | Granite Falls |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $43,500 | LOT #305 Misty Ridge Lane | Blowing Rock |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $17,000 | 112 Dove St SW | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 0.65 | $1,400,000 | 8044 Elk Ridge Ln | Lenoir |
| Jan 2026 | 0.33 | $15,000 | 712 Hillcrest St NW | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.98 | $19,000 | 0 Falls Ave | Granite Falls |
| Dec 2025 | 0.72 | $33,000 | LOT 79 Huntington Woods St SE | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.72 | $33,000 | Lot# 79 Huntington Woods Street | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $47,500 | 405 SE Huntington Woods Street | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $47,500 | 403 SE Huntington Woods Street | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $47,500 | 405 Huntington Woods St SE #30 | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $47,500 | 403 Huntington Woods St SE #29 | Lenoir |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $25,000 | 5256 Whitewater Dr | Hickory |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $12,000 | 528 Park Way | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $28,000 | 184 Hayes Ave | Hudson |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 | $16,000 | 3136 Ward Green St | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $30,000 | 0 Grace Chapel Rd | Granite Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $22,500 | 4277 Chinquapin Cir | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $22,500 | 4277 Chinquapin Cir #75 | Lenoir |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $8,900 | 6444 Ridgeview Cres | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.33 | $40,000 | 1307 Boxwood Pl NW | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 0.41 | $69,900 | 1315 N Main St NW | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $445,000 | 5113 Buckhead Dr | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.36 | $155,800 | 3153 Bear Trail Dr | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 0.65 | $45,000 | 5351 Antler Creek Dr | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.65 | $45,000 | 5351 Antler Creek Dr #10 | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $17,000 | 2804 Horseford Rd | Lenoir |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $30,000 | 3212 Robert Clontz Pl | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.68 | $30,000 | 3220 Robert Clontz Pl | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.74 | $42,000 | 6306 Mountainside Dr | Hickory |
| Oct 2025 | 0.73 | $140,000 | 6260 Riviera Run Estates Dr | Hickory |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $45,000 | 5983 Red Berry Ct | Granite Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $45,000 | 5983 Red Berry Ct Lot 18 | Granite Falls |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $33,000 | 418 Main St NW | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 0.44 | $43,000 | 2379 Indian Grave Road | Lenoir |
| Sep 2025 | 0.75 | $755,000 | 5947 Melrose Ln | Granite Falls |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 80,618 |
| Population (2020) | 80,652 |
| Population Growth | -0.04% |
| Median Household Income | $55,401 |
| Median Home Value | $174,000 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,231 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,465 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 12.0% |
| Median Age | 45.5 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7,571 (9.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.5% |
Market Overview
Caldwell County, North Carolina has a population of 80,618, which has declined 0.04% since 2020. The median household income is $55,401, below the national median of $74,580 by 25.7%. With a median home value of $174,000 and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 12.0% suggests balanced market conditions. Caldwell County is part of North Carolina's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $23,408 per acre, with properties averaging 9.90 acres. There are currently 198 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Caldwell County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Caldwell County has a population of 80,618. The county has declined 0.04% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Caldwell County?
The median household income in Caldwell County is $55,401, which is 25.7% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Caldwell County growing or shrinking?
Caldwell County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.04% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Caldwell County?
The median home value in Caldwell County is $174,000. The housing vacancy rate is 12.0%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $23,408 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $39,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Caldwell 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.