Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,391 ↑ 2.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $53,645 28% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $263,300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 54.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 32.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 181 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 164 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $18,023 |
| Recent Sales | 164 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 162 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.29 acres |
| Active Listings | 171 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 4.90 | $29,000 | $5,918 | Granite Dr | Hayesville |
| Mar 2026New | 4.90 | $29,000 | $5,918 | 43 Granite Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 661 Laurel Branch Rd | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.06 | $19,000 | $6,209 | Ridgeline Dr | Brasstown |
| Feb 2026 | 1.99 | $70,000 | $35,176 | Harbour Heights Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.24 | $7,000 | $5,645 | Treetop Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $1,975,000 | $493,750 | Zzzz | Brasstown |
| Feb 2026 | 1.23 | $25,000 | $20,326 | 189 High View Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.23 | $25,000 | $20,325 | 0 Highview Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.94 | $35,000 | $18,023 | LOT 46 Prosperity Dr | Warne |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 22.43 | $440,000 | $19,617 | Hillside Dr | Warne |
| Feb 2026 | 15.29 | $37,500 | $2,453 | Highway 175 | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 7.76 | $133,000 | $17,139 | Township Road 1 Rev Burch Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 22.43 | $440,000 | $19,617 | 0 Hillside Dr | Warne |
| Feb 2026 | 1.37 | $120,000 | $87,591 | 54B Eagles View Rd | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 30.91 | $220,000 | $7,117 | 30.91 Ac Hwy #64-E | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $58,000 | $58,000 | Harbour Heights Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $58,000 | $58,000 | 0 Harbour Heights Dr | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 2.76 | $30,000 | $10,870 | 9 Noel Rdg | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.06 | $155,000 | $146,228 | Laurel Creek Ln | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.12 | $155,000 | $73,113 | 14 & 15 River Oaks Dr | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.69 | $124,000 | $73,373 | 1237 Jackie Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 13.25 | $110,000 | $8,302 | Pounding Mill Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.70 | $85,000 | $31,481 | 100 Cold Branch Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.20 | $40,000 | $18,215 | Sweetwater Bend Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 13.25 | $110,000 | $8,302 | 1325AC Pounding Mill Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 6.37 | $92,500 | $14,521 | 175 Highway | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.49 | $30,000 | $12,048 | 2 Preserve At Beach Mountain | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 123.00 | $190,000 | $1,545 | 0 Cliffside Dr | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.49 | $30,000 | $12,048 | LOT 2 Lot 2 Preserve | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.61 | $55,000 | $34,161 | 1 Brasstown Trl | Warne |
| Jan 2026 | 1.43 | $46,159 | $32,279 | 5 Mason Way | Brasstown |
| Jan 2026 | 1.20 | $78,000 | $65,000 | Trt 1 Forest Cove Trl | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.55 | $30,000 | $19,355 | 0 Avery Scroggs Rd | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | Pounding Mill Knob | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 3.15 | $68,500 | $21,746 | 0 Lawrence Smith Rd | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.00 | $150,000 | $37,500 | 357 Of Rocking Chair Trl #P | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.53 | $8,000 | $5,229 | High Meadows Dr | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.53 | $8,000 | $5,229 | 11 High Meadows Dr | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.33 | $35,000 | $15,022 | Tusquittee Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.13 | $66,000 | $15,981 | 928 Eagle Fork Rd | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.13 | $66,000 | $15,981 | 7 Eagle Fork Smt | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.74 | $16,000 | $9,195 | 804 River Oaks Dr | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.74 | $16,000 | $9,195 | River Oaks #S/d | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 13.94 | $250,000 | $17,934 | Land On Sw Carter Cove Rd S | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.00 | $42,000 | $21,000 | 10 Vinings Cir | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.04 | $37,500 | $18,382 | 2 Ridge Trl | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $37,000 | $37,000 | 3 Harbour Heights Dr | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 4.79 | $230,000 | $48,017 | Highway 175 | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.13 | $100,000 | $88,497 | Barlow Fields Dr | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 3.41 | $65,000 | $19,062 | LOT 37 Wildflower Rdg | Warne |
| Nov 2025 | 53.41 | $80,000 | $1,498 | Sawyer Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 4.55 | $80,000 | $17,582 | 0 Sawyer Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 31.53 | $135,000 | $4,282 | 880 Hinton Center Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.54 | $29,000 | $11,417 | 42 Granite Drive Fires Crk | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.54 | $29,000 | $11,417 | 42 Granite Drive Fires Creek Cv | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.54 | $29,000 | $11,417 | Granite Dr | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.34 | $135,000 | $100,972 | LOT 12 Hinton Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $32,500 | $32,500 | Honeysuckle Ln | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.60 | $25,000 | $9,615 | Big Rock Dr | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 3.29 | $23,500 | $7,143 | Mirandi Dr | Warne |
| Nov 2025 | 3.29 | $23,500 | $7,143 | 1 Mirandi Dr | Warne |
| Nov 2025 | 1.54 | $15,000 | $9,740 | Ivy Knob Ln | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.36 | $81,000 | $59,559 | 2 Tate Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.66 | $169,000 | $101,807 | 1 Tate Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 142.62 | $1,200,000 | $8,414 | 16600 Highway 64 E | Murphy |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $89,000 | $68,993 | Grandview Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $88,500 | $68,605 | LOT-30B Grandview Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 97.22 | $435,000 | $4,474 | 00 Pine Log Church Rd | Brasstown |
| Oct 2025 | 1.91 | $92,500 | $48,556 | LOT 1 Hinton Rd | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 11.74 | $325,000 | $27,676 | 115 Ash Loop Rd | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.73 | $35,000 | $20,231 | 22 Chairmaker Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.34 | $36,211 | $27,023 | 9 Thunder Rd | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.25 | $95,000 | $42,222 | Dan Knob Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 25.00 | $350,000 | $14,000 | 0 Eagle Fork Rd | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.25 | $95,000 | $42,222 | 59 Highland Trce | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $12,000 | $11,765 | Randall Dr | Warne |
| Oct 2025 | 3.33 | $50,600 | $15,195 | 25 Mission Ridge Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $43,500 | $43,457 | LOT 58 Prosperity Dr | Warne |
| Oct 2025 | 3.56 | $57,000 | $16,011 | Old Highway 64 W | Warne |
| Oct 2025 | 1.16 | $347,000 | $299,396 | Caldwell Rd | Brasstown |
| Oct 2025 | 3.56 | $57,000 | $16,011 | 18 Saddle Ridge Dr | Warne |
| Oct 2025 | 7.00 | $49,000 | $7,000 | Robinson Ln | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 7.74 | $45,000 | $5,812 | 2420 Myers Chapel Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.54 | $259,500 | $168,507 | 1341 Moore Hill Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.18 | $40,000 | $33,898 | 16 Cricket Ln | Brasstown |
| Sep 2025 | 1.25 | $11,640 | $9,312 | Downings Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 7.02 | $110,000 | $15,670 | TRACT 1 Willow Rdg | Warne |
| Sep 2025 | 28.22 | $285,000 | $10,099 | 462 Eagle Fork Ter | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.63 | $59,500 | $16,391 | 346 Mission Ridge Dr | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.13 | $36,500 | $17,136 | LOT-11B Snipe Hollow Ln | Warne |
| Sep 2025 | 1.82 | $20,000 | $10,989 | Snipe Holw | Warne |
| Sep 2025 | 2.13 | $36,500 | $17,136 | Snipe Holw | Warne |
| Sep 2025 | 24.70 | $40,000 | $1,620 | Jarrett Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.37 | $34,000 | $10,089 | LOT 4&7 Julie Mountain Trl | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 19.00 | $375,000 | $19,737 | Winchester Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | LOT 3 Old Highway 64e | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 19.00 | $375,000 | $19,737 | 1321 Winchester Cove Rd | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.82 | $20,000 | $10,989 | 11A Snipe Hollow Ln | Warne |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $63,000 | $63,000 | Our Dr | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.06 | $62,500 | $58,962 | 13 E Bell Lake Vw | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 10.37 | $110,000 | $10,605 | Lots Tusquittee Hideaway | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.45 | $72,500 | $29,592 | 4 Ridge Trl | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 3.02 | $72,500 | $24,007 | 3 Ridge Trl | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.16 | $59,900 | $51,638 | 2 Chatuge Shores Cir | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.74 | $59,000 | $33,908 | 0 Fires Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.35 | $175,000 | $74,468 | Geisky Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.35 | $175,000 | $74,468 | 1091 Geisky Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.42 | $110,000 | $45,455 | Downings Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.68 | $60,000 | $10,563 | 0 Cold Springs Ln | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.02 | $225,000 | $44,821 | 1157 Highway 64 W | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.74 | $80,000 | $29,197 | Low Gap Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.74 | $80,000 | $29,197 | 114 Eagles View Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.74 | $17,000 | $9,770 | Fires Creek Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.68 | $147,500 | $55,037 | 23 Laurel Oaks Ests | Brasstown |
| Aug 2025 | 100.84 | $340,000 | $3,372 | Smokerise Dr | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 100.84 | $340,000 | $3,372 | Mica Mine Rd | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.25 | $19,000 | $15,200 | Bradtree Rdg | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 20.75 | $145,000 | $6,988 | 0 Wildwood Dr | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.56 | $28,000 | $10,938 | Pounding Mill Loop | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.56 | $28,000 | $10,938 | 9 Pounding Mill Loop | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.13 | $72,000 | $63,718 | Windy Hill Ridge Ln | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.92 | $5,000 | $2,604 | Shepherd Dr | Hayesville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.66 | $22,000 | $13,253 | E Vineyard Rd | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.33 | $50,000 | $37,594 | 16 Rushing Water Trl | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $900,000 | $900,000 | Sneaking Creek Dr | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 3.80 | $24,000 | $6,316 | Jarrett Rd | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.52 | $350,000 | $230,264 | Highway 64w | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $56,000 | $56,000 | 32 Mountain Meadows Dr | Hayesville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.23 | $8,000 | $6,504 | 0 Highway 64 E | Murphy |
| Jun 2025 | 1.07 | $30,000 | $28,037 | 20 Summit Dr | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 2.56 | $18,000 | $7,031 | 1297 Downings Ck Rd | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.61 | $799,000 | $221,576 | 23 Elf School Ln | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $91,500 | $9,150 | E Vineyard Rd | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 2.50 | $91,500 | $36,600 | None East Vineyard Rd | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.87 | $31,000 | $16,578 | Coyote Cv | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.87 | $30,654 | $16,419 | 28 Coyote Cv | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.29 | $30,000 | $23,256 | Stoney Brook Trl | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.84 | $75,000 | $19,552 | TRACT Peckerwood Rd #A | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 4.78 | $15,000 | $3,138 | Low Gap Rd | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.10 | $150,000 | $136,364 | 351 Jack Groves Ln | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.88 | $434,500 | $231,365 | Peaks Dr | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 542 Dogwood Ln | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.89 | $45,000 | $11,568 | L28 Mission Ridge Dr Lot 28 | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 2.55 | $48,500 | $19,020 | 11 Pauls Meadow Dr #Phase 2 | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.02 | $11,000 | $3,642 | 0 Brasstown Creek Rdg | Brasstown |
| Jun 2025 | 2.55 | $48,500 | $19,020 | 11 Pauls Meadow Dr | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 20 Smokerise Ln | Hayesville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.89 | $45,000 | $11,568 | 28 Mission Ridge Dr | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.38 | $50,000 | $36,232 | 46 Trillium Heights Ct | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.12 | $37,500 | $33,482 | 30 Shelton Springs Dr | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 2.36 | $33,750 | $14,301 | 29 Shelton Springs Dr | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.29 | $11,000 | $8,527 | Fox Hunter Ln | Brasstown |
| May 2025 | 1.55 | $66,000 | $42,581 | 78 Vinings Point | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.55 | $66,000 | $42,581 | 78 Vinings Pointe | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.29 | $11,000 | $8,527 | 31 Fox Hunter Ln | Brasstown |
| May 2025 | 63.50 | $140,000 | $2,205 | 40 Little Foxglove Ln | Brasstown |
| May 2025 | 1.01 | $26,400 | $26,139 | LOT 31 Gobbler Vw | Warne |
| May 2025 | 1.96 | $26,400 | $13,469 | LOT 27 Solo View Dr | Warne |
| May 2025 | 10.73 | $75,000 | $6,990 | Pine Log Rd | Warne |
| May 2025 | 10.73 | $75,000 | $6,990 | 0 Pine Log Rd | Warne |
| May 2025 | 2.67 | $109,000 | $40,824 | LOT 12/13 Skyview Dr | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.38 | $21,000 | $15,218 | Tusquittee Laurel Dr | Hayesville |
| May 2025 | 1.38 | $21,000 | $15,217 | 12 Tusquittee Laurel Cv | Hayesville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $23,000 |
| Recent Sales | 17 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 90 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.65 acres |
| Active Listings | 28 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.85 | $500 | Hidden Forest Ln | Hayesville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.70 | $23,000 | Penlands Indian Trl | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.63 | $13,000 | Licklog Rdg | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.48 | $42,000 | 44 Gospel Cir | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.68 | $5,000 | Licklog Ridge Rd | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.68 | $5,000 | LOT-46A Licklog Rdg | Hayesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.63 | $13,000 | 28A Mountain Harbour Dr | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.82 | $5,000 | Hidden Forest Ln | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.67 | $75,000 | Shooting Crescent Dr | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | $23,000 | Walker Point Rd | Hayesville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | $23,000 | Private Road 7 Walker Point | Hayesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $28,000 | Thunderstruck Ln | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.60 | $30,000 | 320 Ledford Chpl Rd | Hayesville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.75 | $275,000 | 500 Deerbrook Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.85 | $15,000 | 155 N Meadow Dr | Hayesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $60,000 | Sneaking Creek Dr | Hayesville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.80 | $73,000 | Laurel Creek Ln | Hayesville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 11,391 |
| Population (2020) | 11,089 |
| Population Growth | 2.72% |
| Median Household Income | $53,645 |
| Median Home Value | $263,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,410 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,369 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 32.0% |
| Median Age | 54.5 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,880 (16.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.2% |
Market Overview
Clay County, North Carolina has a population of 11,391, which has grown 2.72% since 2020. The median household income is $53,645, below the national median of $74,580 by 28.1%. With a median home value of $263,300 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 32.0% suggests soft market conditions. As part of North Carolina, Clay County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $17,978 per acre, with properties averaging 8.30 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Clay County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Clay County has a population of 11,391. The county has grown 2.72% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Clay County?
The median household income in Clay County is $53,645, which is 28.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Clay County growing or shrinking?
Clay County is growing. The population has increased 2.72% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Clay County?
The median home value in Clay County is $263,300. The housing vacancy rate is 32.0%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $17,978 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $29,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Clay County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Clay 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.