Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 78,319 ↑ 2.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $88,534 19% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $397,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 157 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 195 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $36,961 |
| Recent Sales | 140 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 180 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 10.43 acres |
| Active Listings | 170 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 62.17 | $1,500,000 | $24,127 | 0 Alston Chapel Rd Lot A | Pittsboro |
| Mar 2026 | 5.07 | $700,000 | $138,067 | 0 Us Highway 15 Hwy #501-3 | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 10.02 | $400,000 | $39,920 | 210 Anolis Ln #B | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 1.52 | $299,000 | $196,711 | 54 Anfield Rd #2 | New Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 16.72 | $125,000 | $7,476 | 786 Horton Rd | Goldston |
| Feb 2026 | 5.63 | $194,900 | $34,618 | 469 Zeb Ferguson Rd | Siler City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.63 | $194,900 | $34,618 | 469 Zeb Ferguson Rd Lot 5 | Siler City |
| Feb 2026 | 7.95 | $885,000 | $111,321 | 138 Lakeside Dr | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $200,000 | $50,000 | 278 Ridge Springs Dr | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 3.51 | $90,340 | $25,738 | LOT 1 Austin Rd | New London |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 12.31 | $179,000 | $14,541 | 0 Clyde Underwood Rd Tract 1 | Siler City |
| Feb 2026 | 12.48 | $179,000 | $14,343 | 0 Clyde Underwood Rd Tract 2 | Siler City |
| Feb 2026 | 12.00 | $285,000 | $23,750 | 1-B Turkey Buzzard Ln Lot 1B | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 11.54 | $395,000 | $34,229 | 7839 Us Highway 64 E Lot 2 | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 13.83 | $355,000 | $25,669 | 999 White Cross Rd | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 13.83 | $355,000 | $25,669 | 999 White Cross Rd Lot 999 | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 5.52 | $179,000 | $32,428 | 4 Zeb Ferguson Rd Lot 4 | Siler City |
| Jan 2026 | 2.57 | $200,000 | $77,821 | 550 Sugar Lake Rd Lot 86 | Pittsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 5.52 | $179,000 | $32,428 | 457 Zeb Ferguson Rd | Siler City |
| Jan 2026 | 1.85 | $114,900 | $62,108 | 2430 New Elam Church Rd Lot 2 | Moncure |
| Jan 2026 | 2.96 | $349,000 | $117,905 | 102 Anfield Rd #5 | New Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 16.70 | $280,000 | $16,766 | Siler City Glendon Rd | Bear Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 15.25 | $425,000 | $27,869 | 1545 Alex Cockman Rd Lot 3 | Pittsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 5.04 | $210,000 | $41,667 | 233 Water Tower Rd #1 | Moncure |
| Jan 2026 | 31.00 | $540,000 | $17,419 | 264 Wade Harris Rd | Pittsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 10.18 | $255,000 | $25,049 | 328 John Headen Rd Lot 4 | Moncure |
| Jan 2026 | 29.36 | $360,000 | $12,262 | 172 Morning Glory Ln | Bear Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 31.00 | $600,000 | $19,355 | 1487 Collins Mountain Rd #1 | Chapel Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 8.52 | $360,000 | $42,254 | 1684 Castle Rock Farm Rd #B1 | Pittsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 8.33 | $249,999 | $30,012 | 0 State Highway 902 | Pittsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 17.83 | $395,000 | $22,154 | 81 Little Creek Ln | Siler City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.46 | $180,000 | $32,967 | 247 Larkington Dr 11a-unit 11 | Siler City |
| Dec 2025 | 4.87 | $180,000 | $36,961 | 247 Larkington Dr | Siler City |
| Dec 2025 | 11.62 | $95,000 | $8,176 | 2813 Sadler Rd | Alexis |
| Dec 2025 | 10.58 | $292,000 | $27,599 | 0 Johnny Shaw Rd #1 | Moncure |
| Dec 2025 | 3.50 | $115,000 | $32,857 | 0 Pleasant Grove Church Rd | Crouse |
| Dec 2025 | 2.64 | $46,500 | $17,614 | 0 Airport Rd | Siler City |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $180,000 | $60,000 | 0 Bygone Way Lot 4A | Pittsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 1.11 | $309,000 | $278,378 | 503 Gaines Trl Lot 89 | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 3.00 | $150,000 | $50,000 | L2-37 Lamont Norwood Rd Lot 2-37 | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 18.70 | $399,000 | $21,337 | 206 Pike Memory Ln #B | Staley |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $1,090,000 | $545,000 | 3095 Chicken Bridge Rd | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 5.25 | $350,000 | $66,667 | 639 Hills Of The Haw Rd #16 | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 7.14 | $875,000 | $122,549 | 165 Lakeside Dr #3 | Chapel Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 3.25 | $495,000 | $152,308 | 648 Carolina Crossings Dr #10 | Apex |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $425,000 | $85,000 | 112 Noble Reserve Way Lot 4 | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 14.84 | $593,400 | $39,987 | 2693 State Highway 902 #1 | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 5.08 | $325,000 | $63,976 | 0 Haw Ridge Rd Lot 5-9L | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 2.30 | $65,000 | $28,261 | 28 Morgan Dr | Penrose |
| Nov 2025 | 1.10 | $65,000 | $59,091 | 353 Robert Alston Jr Dr | Pittsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 3.57 | $143,000 | $40,056 | 0 John Headen Rd Lot 1 | Moncure |
| Oct 2025 | 1.55 | $374,500 | $241,613 | 372 Firefly Overlook #27 | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 15.32 | $435,000 | $28,394 | 1647 Alex Cockman Rd | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 5.21 | $109,900 | $21,094 | 10238 Silk Hope Liberty Rd | Siler City |
| Oct 2025 | 3.68 | $499,000 | $135,598 | 180 New Hope Church Rd Lot 1 | Apex |
| Oct 2025 | 23.74 | $309,000 | $13,016 | 0 Brower Rd | Siler City |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 914 Taylors Chapel Rd | Sanford |
| Oct 2025 | 1.50 | $230,000 | $153,333 | 60 Willow Creek Ct #739 | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 4.67 | $500,000 | $107,066 | 151 Lakeside Dr #2 | Chapel Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 1.50 | $230,000 | $153,333 | 60 Willow Creek Ct | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 9.09 | $325,000 | $35,754 | 2693 State Highway 902 Lot 2 | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 6.73 | $280,000 | $41,605 | T B D Coeur Du Bois Ln | Chapel Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 8.36 | $80,000 | $9,569 | 0 State Highway 22 N Lot 3 | Franklinville |
| Oct 2025 | 8.36 | $80,000 | $9,569 | 0 State Highway 22 N #2 | Franklinville |
| Oct 2025 | 45.11 | $260,000 | $5,764 | 0 E Carthage St | Bennett |
| Oct 2025 | 10.02 | $190,000 | $18,962 | 199 Rising Ridge #Lot 7 | Siler City |
| Oct 2025 | 2.22 | $309,000 | $139,189 | 72 Anfield Rd #3 | New Hill |
| Sep 2025 | 15.28 | $1,500,000 | $98,168 | 0 Us Highway 64 E Lot 1 | Apex |
| Sep 2025 | 4.84 | $157,500 | $32,541 | 1388 Henry Oldham Rd Lot 1 | Bear Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $36,000 | $18,000 | 0 E View Rd | Sylva |
| Sep 2025 | 5.90 | $120,000 | $20,339 | 165 Roscoe Lee Dr | Pittsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 9.16 | $162,000 | $17,686 | 0 John Emerson Rd | Siler City |
| Sep 2025 | 16.30 | $525,000 | $32,209 | Lystra Rd #C | Chapel Hill |
| Sep 2025 | 4.50 | $215,000 | $47,778 | 223 Lindo Johnson Rd #1 | Pittsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 5.50 | $260,000 | $47,273 | 249 Lindo Johnson Rd #2 | Pittsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $110,000 | $22,000 | 000 Deane Beaver Road | Bear Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 1.24 | $21,000 | $16,935 | 0 Fisher Ln Lot 66098 | Goldston |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 37 E Cotton Rd | Pittsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 14.70 | $230,000 | $15,646 | 6350 42nd Highway Flt | Bear Creek |
| Aug 2025 | 1.54 | $370,900 | $240,844 | 303 Firefly Overlook #6 | Pittsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 4.42 | $598,000 | $135,294 | 197 Lakeside Dr #4 | Chapel Hill |
| Aug 2025 | 18.93 | $768,159 | $40,579 | 281 Hawk Point Rd #2717 | Chapel Hill |
| Aug 2025 | 46.41 | $3,500,000 | $75,415 | 0 Lakeside Dr | Chapel Hill |
| Aug 2025 | 2.92 | $295,000 | $101,027 | 122 Ever After Ln #3 | Apex |
| Aug 2025 | 2.85 | $156,000 | $54,737 | 3097 State Highway 87 N #4 | Pittsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 2.84 | $156,000 | $54,833 | 3097 State Highway 87 N | Pittsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 83.85 | $2,934,455 | $34,996 | 7241 Us Highway 64 W | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 12.74 | $255,000 | $20,016 | 0 Us 421 | Bear Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 7.80 | $160,000 | $20,513 | 230 Gade Bryant Rd #2 | Moncure |
| Jul 2025 | 4.00 | $250,000 | $62,500 | LOT 3 Country Routt Brown Rd Lot 3 | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 4.82 | $16,500 | $3,423 | 0 Lick Mountain Dr | Hudson |
| Jul 2025 | 34.19 | $550,000 | $16,087 | 0 Lothlorien Ln #3 | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $110,000 | $110,000 | Hudson Pl #28 | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 2.75 | $175,000 | $63,636 | 2801 Mount View Church Rd #5 | Moncure |
| Jul 2025 | 5.07 | $147,500 | $29,070 | 155 Gynnis Creek | Moncure |
| Jul 2025 | 5.63 | $225,000 | $39,964 | 9231 State Highway 87 N #2 | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 4.60 | $225,000 | $48,913 | 9311 State Highway 87 N #1 | Pittsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 6.28 | $90,000 | $14,331 | 0 Little Indian Creek Rd #38 | Goldston |
| Jul 2025 | 5.65 | $1,100,000 | $194,690 | 310 Rainforest Pl #2 | Apex |
| Jul 2025 | 13.59 | $177,500 | $13,061 | 454 Maple Springs Ln #34 | Bear Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 6.33 | $260,000 | $41,074 | 0 Haley Meadows Dr #2 | Moncure |
| Jun 2025 | 9.62 | $320,000 | $33,264 | 64 E River Rd #1 | Moncure |
| Jun 2025 | 28.80 | $175,000 | $6,076 | 0 Henry Oldham Rd | Goldston |
| Jun 2025 | 2.72 | $95,000 | $34,926 | 435 Hickory Pond Rd #7 | Chapel Hill |
| Jun 2025 | 2.04 | $175,000 | $85,784 | 140 Twin Rivers Ln Lot 2 | Pittsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 10.62 | $335,000 | $31,544 | 6299 State Highway 902 #2 | Pittsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 194.25 | $4,467,658 | $23,000 | 4500 Us Highway 64 W #1 | Pittsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 10.24 | $810,000 | $79,102 | 0 Hortons Pond Rd #5 | Apex |
| Jun 2025 | 2.69 | $170,000 | $63,197 | 82 Byrd Ln #2 | Pittsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 6.44 | $229,500 | $35,631 | 0000 Pea Ridge Rd. | New Hill |
| Jun 2025 | 12.53 | $65,580 | $5,234 | 0 S State Highway 87 Hwy | Graham |
| Jun 2025 | 11.10 | $440,000 | $39,640 | 1172 Lochwood Dr #L | Pittsboro |
| May 2025 | 5.30 | $390,000 | $73,585 | 75 Scott Ridge Dr #A | Pittsboro |
| May 2025 | 4.61 | $220,000 | $47,722 | 530 Truth Road | New Hill |
| May 2025 | 4.60 | $220,000 | $47,826 | 530 Truth Rd #1 | New Hill |
| May 2025 | 2.00 | $66,000 | $33,000 | 1067-1099 Pittsboro Fire Tower Rd #1B | Pittsboro |
| May 2025 | 1.60 | $120,000 | $75,000 | 2911 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd #2 | Pittsboro |
| May 2025 | 3.92 | $130,000 | $33,163 | 0 Walnut Branch Rd | Chapel Hill |
| May 2025 | 10.02 | $270,000 | $26,946 | 387 Rabbit Patch Rd #5 | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 1.22 | $325,000 | $266,393 | 64 Seneca Ct #38 | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 2.01 | $325,000 | $161,692 | 43 Laurel Knoll Dr #16 | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 3.01 | $385,000 | $127,907 | 467 & 551 Red Coon Run #4 | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 3.87 | $435,000 | $112,403 | 63 Kenwood Ln | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 1.22 | $325,000 | $266,393 | 64 Seneca Court | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 2.28 | $140,000 | $61,404 | 1565 Bowers Store Rd #1 | Siler City |
| Apr 2025 | 13.00 | $725,000 | $55,769 | LOT 1 Farrington Point Rd Lot 1 | Chapel Hill |
| Apr 2025 | 1.10 | $35,000 | $31,818 | 2599 Easter St | Maiden |
| Apr 2025 | 10.61 | $180,000 | $16,965 | 2765 Pleasant Hill Church Rd #3 | Siler City |
| Apr 2025 | 2.35 | $395,000 | $168,085 | 81 Kenwood Ln Lot 41 | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 2.36 | $395,000 | $167,374 | 81 Kenwood Ln | Pittsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 7.83 | $233,000 | $29,757 | 0 Mount View Church Road Lot 1 Lot 1 | Moncure |
| Apr 2025 | 6.88 | $350,000 | $50,872 | 253 Riverine Dr #4 & 4a | Pittsboro |
| Mar 2025 | 9.03 | $180,000 | $19,934 | 260 Gade Bryant Rd | Moncure |
| Mar 2025 | 3.35 | $275,000 | $82,090 | 422 Lower Thrift Rd #3 | New Hill |
| Mar 2025 | 14.30 | $485,000 | $33,916 | 507 Agpark Rd #F1 | Pittsboro |
| Mar 2025 | 11.84 | $180,000 | $15,203 | 115 Cap Fields Dr #1 | Bear Creek |
| Mar 2025 | 14.55 | $165,000 | $11,340 | 122 J Bird St Lot 1 | Bear Creek |
| Mar 2025 | 3.40 | $245,000 | $72,059 | 286 Hunter Glen Ln #27 | Siler City |
| Mar 2025 | 4.00 | $230,000 | $57,500 | Hanks Chapel Rd Lot 96249 | Pittsboro |
| Mar 2025 | 3.40 | $245,000 | $72,080 | 286 Hunter Glenn Ln #27 | Siler City |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $165,000 |
| Recent Sales | 17 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 78 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.55 acres |
| Active Listings | 29 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.65 | $10,000 | Elk Ln | Siler City |
| Mar 2026 | 0.29 | $5,000 | E Off Finch Plat Lot See | Siler City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.49 | $176,000 | 21 Bob White | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.49 | $176,000 | 21 Bob White #283 | Pittsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $277,000 | 642 The Preserve Trl #58 | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 0.31 | $113,000 | 50018 Brogden | Chapel Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 0.59 | $35,000 | 0 Mauney Cove Rd | Waynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $165,000 | 37 Golfers Vw #201 | Pittsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $165,000 | 37 Golfers Vw | Pittsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.48 | $140,000 | 57803 Owen | Chapel Hill |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $1,005,000 | 398 Mountain Laurel | Chapel Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.85 | $200,000 | 11515 McLean #63 | Chapel Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $246,000 | 690 Bear Tree Crk Lot 216D | Chapel Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 0.92 | $215,000 | 53 Rosefield Ct #720 | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.68 | $125,000 | 158 Woodberry Frst Lot 14 & Pt 13 | Pittsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.68 | $125,000 | 158 Woodberry Frst | Pittsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $208,000 | 65 High Ridge Ln Lot 106C | Pittsboro |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 78,319 |
| Population (2020) | 76,285 |
| Population Growth | 2.67% |
| Median Household Income | $88,534 |
| Median Home Value | $397,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 35,013 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,760 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.9% |
| Median Age | 47.6 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14,528 (18.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.0% |
Market Overview
Chatham County, North Carolina has a population of 78,319, which has grown 2.67% since 2020. The median household income is $88,534, above the national median of $74,580 by 18.7%. With a median home value of $397,800 and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 7.9% suggests balanced market conditions. Chatham County remains a key area for land acquisition in North Carolina. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $38,300 per acre, with properties averaging 11.50 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Chatham County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Chatham County has a population of 78,319. The county has grown 2.67% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Chatham County?
The median household income in Chatham County is $88,534, which is 18.7% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Chatham County growing or shrinking?
Chatham County is growing. The population has increased 2.67% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Chatham County?
The median home value in Chatham County is $397,800. The housing vacancy rate is 7.9%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $38,300 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $187,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Chatham 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.