Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 29,197 ↑ 1.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $51,496 31% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $208,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| Median Age | 53.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 28.3% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 198 transactions |
| Active Listings | 198 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 91 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $11,765 |
| Recent Sales | 161 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 91 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 12.30 acres |
| Active Listings | 163 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 4.95 | $74,500 | $15,051 | 3227 Us Highway 141 | Murphy |
| Mar 2026New | 5.00 | $109,000 | $21,800 | 0 Hiwassee Dam Access Rd | Murphy |
| Mar 2026New | 5.00 | $109,000 | $21,800 | 0 Hiwassee Dam Access | Murphy |
| Mar 2026New | 1.29 | $23,500 | $18,217 | 1134 Long Branch Rd | Marble |
| Mar 2026New | 1.16 | $46,500 | $40,086 | 0 Peachtree Hills Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.48 | $25,000 | $16,892 | 8 Top Horseshoe Rdg | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 17.25 | $185,000 | $10,725 | 300 Springbrook Ln | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.13 | $35,000 | $30,973 | Colvard Ave | Andrews |
| Feb 2026 | 5.24 | $45,000 | $8,588 | Oak Grove Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 6.58 | $21,500 | $3,267 | Ebenezer Rd | Murphy |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.19 | $25,000 | $5,967 | Mason Way | |
| Feb 2026 | 6.58 | $28,500 | $4,331 | 1 Ebenezer Rd Lot 17-19 | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.39 | $15,000 | $10,791 | Farmers Top Dr | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.38 | $35,000 | $25,363 | Sahkanaga Dr | |
| Feb 2026 | 5.24 | $45,000 | $8,588 | 473 Oak Grove Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 3.43 | $25,000 | $7,289 | Wilderness Creek Way | |
| Feb 2026 | 3.43 | $25,000 | $7,289 | 72 Wilderness Creek Way | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.40 | $17,875 | $12,768 | 0 Paw Paw Trl | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.03 | $57,000 | $55,340 | 708 Regal St | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 9.84 | $32,500 | $3,303 | 1088 Sky Harbour Trce | Andrews |
| Feb 2026 | 4.95 | $32,500 | $6,566 | 0 Sky Harbour Trce | Andrews |
| Feb 2026 | 1.12 | $15,000 | $13,393 | 0 Sunset Ln | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.12 | $15,000 | $13,393 | 0 Sunset Mountain Ln | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.97 | $25,000 | $12,690 | Holland Ln | |
| Feb 2026 | 1.10 | $55,000 | $50,000 | Mooreland Heights St | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 61.33 | $46,000 | $750 | Grey Fox Ln | |
| Feb 2026 | 2.55 | $45,900 | $18,000 | 7 Paradise Mountain | Marble |
| Feb 2026 | 1.29 | $15,000 | $11,628 | 36 Deer Ridge Dr | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 12.04 | $205,000 | $17,027 | Glen Stalcup Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.83 | $26,000 | $14,208 | Dickey Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.14 | $18,500 | $16,228 | LOT 48 River Ln | Marble |
| Feb 2026 | 2.13 | $25,000 | $11,737 | Robin Rd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 1.45 | $35,000 | $24,138 | Sierra Cir | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.03 | $55,000 | $53,399 | 35 Wild Azalea Ln | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 37.90 | $415,000 | $10,950 | 4910 State Highway 60 | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 96.84 | $830,000 | $8,571 | 1378 Morrow Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.91 | $19,000 | $9,948 | 22 Appalachian Estates Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.47 | $46,500 | $31,633 | 0 Sierra Cir | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 4.50 | $115,000 | $25,556 | 133 Johnsonville Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $22,000 | $7,333 | Hy Cobb Dr | |
| Jan 2026 | 2.10 | $26,000 | $12,381 | 480 Columbia Marble Plant Rd | Marble |
| Jan 2026 | 1.45 | $26,100 | $18,000 | 14 Paradise Mountain | Marble |
| Jan 2026 | 1.40 | $427,000 | $305,000 | 105 Cabernet Way | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.07 | $58,750 | $54,907 | 400 Beacon Hill Dr | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 39.07 | $46,500 | $1,190 | Cucumber Rock Rd | Brasstown |
| Jan 2026 | 3.70 | $39,000 | $10,541 | Candy Mountain Rd | |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $5,000 | $4,951 | Will Scott Church Rd | |
| Jan 2026 | 3.70 | $39,000 | $10,541 | Tbd Candy Mountain Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $5,000 | $4,950 | 1.01 Will Scott Church Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 3.70 | $39,000 | $10,541 | 0 Candy Mountain Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $21,500 | $7,167 | Indian Hills Dr | |
| Jan 2026 | 4.04 | $33,000 | $8,168 | Hampton Church Rd | |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 1141 Old Murphy Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.36 | $9,000 | $6,618 | Ogreeta Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 3.36 | $80,000 | $23,810 | 72 Rainey Farm Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 6.78 | $32,000 | $4,720 | Grape Creek Rd | |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $32,000 | $10,667 | 0 Grape Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $32,000 | $10,667 | Grape Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 17.03 | $90,000 | $5,285 | 0 Mundy Rd | Marble |
| Jan 2026 | 104.12 | $680,000 | $6,531 | 370 Boiling Springs Rd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.13 | $25,000 | $22,124 | 0 Goldfinch Ln | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $320,000 | $230,217 | Santeetlah Dr | |
| Jan 2026 | 1.13 | $25,000 | $22,124 | Goldfinch Ln | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 4.51 | $492,500 | $109,202 | Proghorn Ln | |
| Dec 2025 | 53.96 | $340,000 | $6,301 | 0 River Hill Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.33 | $25,000 | $18,797 | New Martins Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.08 | $25,000 | $23,149 | New Martins Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.83 | $26,000 | $14,208 | Tbd Dickey Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 6.70 | $330 | $49 | Park Vista Ln | |
| Dec 2025 | 53.97 | $340,000 | $6,300 | 2300 River Hill Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 3.80 | $30,000 | $7,895 | Streamside Ln | |
| Dec 2025 | 1.56 | $40,000 | $25,641 | LOT Hilltop Rd #A | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 86.24 | $375,000 | $4,348 | 5400 Boiling Springs Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.24 | $22,500 | $18,145 | 100 Pin Oak Rdg | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 18.23 | $330,000 | $18,102 | Wehutty Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 18.68 | $330,000 | $17,666 | 15 Lazy Rays Way | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 18.68 | $330,000 | $17,666 | 00 Wehutty Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 14.91 | $229,000 | $15,359 | Cherokee Hls | |
| Dec 2025 | 1.37 | $15,000 | $10,949 | LOT 5 Sherwood Dr | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.01 | $30,000 | $29,703 | 6 Crane Nest Cv | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.04 | $15,000 | $7,353 | Sierra Cir | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 5.32 | $160,000 | $30,075 | Thundering Hl | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.75 | $33,000 | $18,857 | Nehemiah Loop | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.42 | $80,000 | $56,338 | 67 Thundering Hl | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.36 | $80,000 | $33,898 | LOT 65 Thundering Hl | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 22.62 | $110,000 | $4,863 | 64 East Ave | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 4.86 | $33,000 | $6,790 | Dogwood Ridge Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.67 | $75,000 | $28,090 | 1491 E Us Highway 64 Alt | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 28.52 | $40,000 | $1,403 | Moccasin Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.28 | $30,000 | $23,438 | Atoah Loop | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.10 | $29,000 | $13,810 | 495 Fall Branch Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 49 Claw Run | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 11.75 | $29,000 | $2,468 | 0 Fall Branch Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 17.62 | $204,348 | $11,598 | 0 Claude Rogers Rd | Marble |
| Dec 2025 | 3.50 | $12,000 | $3,429 | 141 State Hwy | Marble |
| Dec 2025 | 1.45 | $24,500 | $16,897 | 0 Highland Ridge Trl | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.00 | $16,000 | $8,000 | 75 Rj Mountain View Dr | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 2.41 | $45,000 | $18,672 | 180 Dasali Way | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 5.36 | $14,000 | $2,612 | 156 Copper Mountain Dr | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 9.80 | $900,000 | $91,837 | 4495 E Us Highway 64 | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 23.20 | $400,000 | $17,241 | 4447 E Us Highway 64 | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 1.18 | $10,000 | $8,475 | Laurelwood Cir | |
| Nov 2025 | 41.50 | $130,000 | $3,133 | Alf Branch Dr | Marble |
| Nov 2025 | 41.00 | $130,000 | $3,171 | Alf Branch Dr | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 41.00 | $130,000 | $3,171 | Tbh Alf Branch Dr | Marble |
| Nov 2025 | 1.08 | $39,000 | $36,111 | 2 Hickory Nut Ln | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 2.01 | $99,800 | $49,652 | 35&36 Cahill Dr | Andrews |
| Nov 2025 | 1.05 | $40,000 | $38,095 | 20 Patriot Rdg | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 6.36 | $48,000 | $7,547 | Bergan Moore Rd | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 1.40 | $15,000 | $10,714 | 13 Hidden Valley Rd | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 6.36 | $48,000 | $7,547 | 6.36 Bergan Moore Rd | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 1.62 | $65,000 | $40,123 | LOT Hilltop Rd #B | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 90.92 | $275,000 | $3,025 | 0 Craig Farm Rd | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 30.77 | $50,000 | $1,625 | Blairsville Hwy | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 10.72 | $165,000 | $15,392 | 0 Chestnut Flats Rd | Andrews |
| Nov 2025 | 1.14 | $350,000 | $307,020 | 215 Warren Dr | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 1.27 | $10,900 | $8,583 | 0 Clara Ln | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 1.27 | $11,000 | $8,661 | Clara Ln | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.12 | $16,000 | $14,286 | Sierra Cir | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $70,000 | $59,323 | Wolf Knob Smt | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 3.99 | $320,000 | $80,201 | Choctaw Ridge Trl | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $32,500 | $10,833 | Fairview Rd | Andrews |
| Oct 2025 | 35.72 | $1,200,000 | $33,595 | W Us Highway 64 | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 20.69 | $132,000 | $6,380 | 3614 Morrow Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 6.50 | $15,000 | $2,308 | 64 Wye St | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 182.00 | $1,300,000 | $7,143 | 14553 Joe Brown Hwy | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.50 | $45,900 | $30,600 | 705 Martin Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.39 | $13,000 | $9,353 | Snowbird Trl | Marble |
| Oct 2025 | 20.71 | $210,000 | $10,140 | 1834 Bristol Ave | Andrews |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $25,000 | $8,333 | Liberty Ln | |
| Oct 2025 | 3.67 | $19,000 | $5,177 | Blackhawk Cir | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Tall Timber Rd | |
| Oct 2025 | 100.16 | $700,000 | $6,989 | Owls Head Trl | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 3.45 | $30,000 | $8,696 | 5571 Candy Mountain Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.57 | $32,000 | $20,382 | Our Hidden Mtn | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 4.10 | $25,000 | $6,098 | R J Mountain View Dr | |
| Oct 2025 | 1.39 | $160,000 | $115,108 | 30A&B Cabernet Way | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.39 | $160,000 | $114,943 | LT 30a&b Cabernet Way | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 13.42 | $100,000 | $7,452 | 130 Lamar Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.07 | $18,000 | $16,822 | 13 Paradise Mountain | Marble |
| Oct 2025 | 2.08 | $339,000 | $162,981 | 508 Ed Graves Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.12 | $16,000 | $14,286 | 0 Our Hidden Mtn | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.40 | $355,000 | $253,571 | 521 Country Ln | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.22 | $7,200 | $5,902 | Wilson Dr | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 11.52 | $170,000 | $14,757 | 564 Wright Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $142,500 | $142,500 | 0 Old Evans Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 2.32 | $24,000 | $10,345 | 21 Paradise Mountain | Marble |
| Oct 2025 | 4.32 | $78,000 | $18,056 | 129 Emersyn Rose Ln | Marble |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $142,500 | $142,500 | Old Evans Rd | |
| Oct 2025 | 85.00 | $70,000 | $824 | 85 McMillan Rd | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 42.84 | $200,000 | $4,669 | 3991 Boiling Springs Rd | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.21 | $360,000 | $297,524 | 510 Hilltop Rd | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.41 | $22,000 | $15,603 | Pisgah Rd | Andrews |
| Sep 2025 | 1.52 | $13,500 | $8,882 | 1 Smokey Hollow Dr | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.01 | $11,500 | $11,386 | June Bug Ln | |
| Sep 2025 | 2.38 | $28,000 | $11,765 | 71 Wildlife Hvn | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.01 | $11,500 | $11,386 | 28 June Bug Ln | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 127.00 | $107,000 | $843 | 2181 Fain Peak | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.91 | $25,000 | $13,089 | River Mountain Rd | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 1.91 | $25,000 | $13,089 | 0 River Mountain Rd | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 15.75 | $107,000 | $6,794 | 15.75 Fain Peak | Murphy |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $18,000 |
| Recent Sales | 37 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 91 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.78 acres |
| Active Listings | 35 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.34 | $20,000 | 566 Robbinsville Rd | Andrews |
| Feb 2026 | 0.97 | $7,000 | Blackberry Bnd | Murphy |
| Feb 2026 | 0.97 | $18,000 | 0 Summit Ridge Trl | Marble |
| Feb 2026 | 0.97 | $18,000 | Summit Ridge Trl | |
| Feb 2026 | 0.78 | $16,500 | Farmers Top Dr | |
| Feb 2026 | 0.88 | $65,000 | Brasstown View Rd | |
| Feb 2026 | 0.57 | $22,500 | Tbd Tbd | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 0.48 | $260,000 | 55 Cranberry Ln | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 0.91 | $10,000 | 15 Doe Trl | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 0.93 | $30,000 | 51 Grand View Fls | Andrews |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $46,500 | 0 Big Sky Dr | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $46,500 | Big Sky Dr | |
| Jan 2026 | 0.77 | $30,000 | 11 Brasstown Country Ests | Murphy |
| Jan 2026 | 0.72 | $65,000 | 0 Above The Clouds Ln | Brasstown |
| Jan 2026 | 0.96 | $10,000 | 58 John C West Rd | Andrews |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $1,500 | Thomas St | |
| Dec 2025 | 0.77 | $15,000 | Nottley River Rd | |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $5,000 | 0 Sanctuary Dr | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 0.73 | $19,950 | 2001 Copper Creek Rd | Murphy |
| Dec 2025 | 0.88 | $245,000 | 191 Liberty Rd | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.74 | $18,000 | LOT 40 Dasali Way | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.96 | $10,000 | Laurelwood Cir | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.88 | $169,000 | 163 Sunrise St | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.79 | $241,500 | 845 Sky Trek Dr | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.96 | $15,500 | 2 Two Sisters Ln | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.96 | $15,500 | 0 Ruthe Rdg | Murphy |
| Nov 2025 | 0.84 | $9,000 | Dickey Creek Estate St | |
| Nov 2025 | 0.84 | $9,000 | 11 Dickey Crk | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.86 | $12,000 | Appalachian Estates Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.86 | $12,000 | 27 Appalachian Estates Rd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.20 | $25,000 | 29 Lazy Bear Trl | Andrews |
| Oct 2025 | 0.58 | $15,000 | Glen Loudermilk Rd | |
| Oct 2025 | 0.87 | $10,500 | Foggy Bottom Trl | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.87 | $10,500 | 4 Foggy Bottom Trl | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.67 | $363,000 | Blackberry Bnd | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 0.94 | $52,000 | Mistletoe Rdg | Murphy |
| Sep 2025 | 0.78 | $500 | Brittain Dr | Murphy |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 29,197 |
| Population (2020) | 28,774 |
| Population Growth | 1.47% |
| Median Household Income | $51,496 |
| Median Home Value | $208,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,182 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,140 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 28.3% |
| Median Age | 53.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3,666 (12.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.5% |
Market Overview
Cherokee County, North Carolina has a population of 29,197, which has grown 1.47% since 2020. The median household income is $51,496, below the national median of $74,580 by 31.0%. With a median home value of $208,700 and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 28.3% suggests soft market conditions. As part of North Carolina, Cherokee County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $11,765 per acre, with properties averaging 12.30 acres. There are currently 198 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Cherokee County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Cherokee County has a population of 29,197. The county has grown 1.47% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Cherokee County?
The median household income in Cherokee County is $51,496, which is 31.0% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Cherokee County growing or shrinking?
Cherokee County is growing. The population has increased 1.47% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Cherokee County?
The median home value in Cherokee County is $208,700. The housing vacancy rate is 28.3%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $11,765 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $18,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Cherokee 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.