Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 90,359 ↑ 4.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $78,490 5% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $279,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 169 transactions |
| Active Listings | 94 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 179 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $31,513 |
| Recent Sales | 125 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 185 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.51 acres |
| Active Listings | 62 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.45 | $100,000 | $68,966 | 0 Webbs Rd | Denver |
| Mar 2026New | 2.85 | $42,000 | $14,737 | 0 Green Valley Ct | Vale |
| Mar 2026New | 24.00 | $249,900 | $10,412 | 0 Park Cir | Lincolnton |
| Feb 2026 | 3.20 | $187,000 | $58,438 | LOT Five Arbor Hills Dr | Lincolnton |
| Feb 2026 | 38.62 | $579,000 | $14,993 | 0 Shoal Rd | Lincolnton |
| Feb 2026 | 1.53 | $21,500 | $14,052 | 8 Swanson Rd | Crouse |
| Feb 2026 | 7.06 | $295,000 | $41,785 | 0 State Highway 73 | Stanley |
| Feb 2026 | 1.17 | $58,000 | $49,573 | LOT 42 Sardis Ct | Iron Station |
| Feb 2026 | 1.09 | $57,000 | $52,294 | 0 State Highway 182 | Lincolnton |
| Feb 2026 | 7.80 | $205,000 | $26,282 | 0 Bud Davis Rd #4 | Vale |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 13.95 | $120,000 | $8,602 | 2024 Reepsville Rd | Newton |
| Jan 2026 | 6.64 | $190,000 | $28,632 | 0 Northbrook Iii School Rd #5 | Vale |
| Jan 2026 | 30.00 | $1,100,000 | $36,667 | 2557 Beth Haven Church Rd | Denver |
| Jan 2026 | 1.65 | $5,500 | $3,333 | 66 Seminole Dr #66 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 1.33 | $5,500 | $4,148 | 65 Seminole Dr #65 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 1.37 | $5,500 | $4,026 | 62 Seminole Dr #62 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 1.12 | $5,500 | $4,919 | 64 Seminole Dr #64 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 7.64 | $209,900 | $27,474 | 2503 Tin Mine Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jan 2026 | 46.59 | $570,000 | $12,234 | 0 W State Highway 150 Hwy | Crouse |
| Jan 2026 | 5.03 | $124,900 | $24,826 | 5 Rockdale Rd | Vale |
| Jan 2026 | 5.96 | $138,900 | $23,298 | 6 Rockdale Rd | Vale |
| Jan 2026 | 1.23 | $17,000 | $13,832 | 812 Trinity Ln | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 25.47 | $195,000 | $7,656 | Southfork Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jan 2026 | 1.50 | $45,500 | $30,333 | Lowesville Meadows Rd | Stanley |
| Jan 2026 | 1.41 | $85,000 | $60,369 | 21 Windy Pine Cir #21 | Denver |
| Jan 2026 | 59.31 | $575,000 | $9,695 | 0 Davids Chapel Church Rd | Lawndale |
| Dec 2025 | 1.07 | $257,000 | $240,187 | 1564 Saddlewood Ln | Cherryville |
| Dec 2025 | 5.91 | $500,000 | $84,602 | 7 Ventosa Dr | Denver |
| Dec 2025 | 16.20 | $420,000 | $25,926 | 1 Clearview Ln | Maiden |
| Dec 2025 | 8.97 | $70,000 | $7,804 | LOT 3 Norman Parker Rd | Lawndale |
| Dec 2025 | 8.93 | $180,000 | $20,164 | 2170 Otis Dellinger Rd | Lincolnton |
| Dec 2025 | 12.19 | $210,000 | $17,227 | 0 Smith Farm Rd | Lincolnton |
| Dec 2025 | 3.67 | $285,000 | $77,763 | 1B Ventosa Dr | Denver |
| Dec 2025 | 1.06 | $89,000 | $83,962 | 0 Oak Park Ct #17 | Iron Station |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 0 Rivendell Rd | Denver |
| Dec 2025 | 43.79 | $500,000 | $11,418 | 0 State Highway 274 | Cherryville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.55 | $45,000 | $29,032 | 0 State Highway 182 | Cherryville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.73 | $540,000 | $114,214 | Webbs Chapel Church Rd | Denver |
| Dec 2025 | 2.71 | $135,000 | $49,815 | 0 Clearview Ln | Maiden |
| Dec 2025 | 1.20 | $62,000 | $51,840 | Burnwood Trl | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 1.43 | $735,000 | $513,630 | N State Highway 16 Business Hwy | Lincolnton |
| Nov 2025 | 34.05 | $1,050,000 | $30,840 | 524 N Ingleside Farm Rd | Iron Station |
| Nov 2025 | 1.86 | $135,000 | $72,581 | LOT 2 Vesuvius Furnace Rd | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 13.89 | $300,000 | $21,598 | 1065 Salem Church Rd | Lincolnton |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $129,000 | $25,795 | 4 Rockdale Rd | Vale |
| Nov 2025 | 43.00 | $515,000 | $11,977 | 743 Lore Rd | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 2.01 | $255,000 | $126,992 | 3545 S State Highway 16 | Maiden |
| Oct 2025 | 51.28 | $680,000 | $13,261 | 0 Bud Davis Rd | Vale |
| Oct 2025 | 1.96 | $195,000 | $99,490 | 0 Ridgeview Ln #15 | Iron Station |
| Oct 2025 | 11.60 | $250,000 | $21,552 | 0 Drive Inn Rd | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $442,000 | $221,112 | Balsom Ridge Rd | Denver |
| Oct 2025 | 2.21 | $155,000 | $70,136 | 2 Arbor Hills Dr | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 1.60 | $100,000 | $62,500 | 99999 Biggerstaff Rd | Maiden |
| Oct 2025 | 1.74 | $55,000 | $31,609 | 663A Bishs Way | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 4.39 | $119,000 | $27,076 | 0 McCurry Farm Ln #G1 | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 7.57 | $90,000 | $11,897 | 0 Lotties Ln | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 2.67 | $94,900 | $35,543 | 2505 Tin Mine Rd | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.06 | $61,000 | $57,385 | 0 Flay Rd | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 4.00 | $85,000 | $21,250 | 0 W State Highway 150 | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 3.80 | $40,000 | $10,526 | 0 Rolling Rd | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 2.30 | $195,000 | $84,783 | 0 Oak Hill Ct #13C | Denver |
| Sep 2025 | 3.80 | $199,000 | $52,368 | 0 Oak Hill Ct #14B | Denver |
| Aug 2025 | 2.19 | $67,000 | $30,608 | 0 Shoal Rd #6 | Lincolnton |
| Aug 2025 | 30.00 | $420,000 | $14,000 | 0 Rockdale Rd | Vale |
| Aug 2025 | 1.50 | $64,000 | $42,667 | 0 Reepsville Rd | Lincolnton |
| Aug 2025 | 1.06 | $50,000 | $47,259 | 0 Salem Church Rd | Lincolnton |
| Aug 2025 | 2.90 | $210,000 | $72,414 | 0 Oak Hill Ct #14C | Denver |
| Aug 2025 | 3.58 | $190,000 | $53,102 | 1C Hidden Forest Dr | Denver |
| Aug 2025 | 8.70 | $183,000 | $21,034 | 0 Westwinds Rd | Lincolnton |
| Aug 2025 | 3.42 | $50,000 | $14,611 | 1324 L R Schronce Ln | Iron Station |
| Aug 2025 | 1.49 | $75,200 | $50,470 | 0 Killian Rd #6 | Lincolnton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.50 | $119,000 | $79,333 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #1 | Denver |
| Jul 2025 | 1.01 | $275,000 | $271,744 | 7460 Hagers Hollow Dr | Denver |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $115,000 | $115,000 | 2 Maiden Salem Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $115,000 | $115,000 | 1 Maiden Salem Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jul 2025 | 20.10 | $650,000 | $32,342 | Range Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jul 2025 | 4.36 | $190,000 | $43,598 | 1B Hidden Forest Dr | Denver |
| Jul 2025 | 3.43 | $35,000 | $10,204 | 0 Duffy Powell Ln | Vale |
| Jul 2025 | 2.01 | $240,000 | $119,403 | 2AC N Ingleside Farm Rd | Iron Station |
| Jul 2025 | 5.07 | $475,000 | $93,615 | 3A Ventosa Dr | Denver |
| Jul 2025 | 2.17 | $29,000 | $13,364 | 925 Hillview Dr | Iron Station |
| Jul 2025 | 3.60 | $95,000 | $26,389 | 1 Walnut Ridge Dr #1 | Iron Station |
| Jul 2025 | 14.48 | $400,000 | $27,628 | 0 Jane Hager Ln | Iron Station |
| Jul 2025 | 1.27 | $45,000 | $35,433 | 3537 Divot Dr | Maiden |
| Jul 2025 | 10.23 | $400,000 | $39,101 | 5 Ventosa Dr | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 1.68 | $155,000 | $92,262 | LOT 8 Lynwood Rd | Sherrills Ford |
| Jun 2025 | 1.84 | $165,000 | $89,674 | LOT 9 Lynwood Rd | Sherrills Ford |
| Jun 2025 | 1.22 | $119,900 | $98,279 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #7 | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 14.28 | $450,000 | $31,513 | 0 Unity Church Rd | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 1.60 | $30,000 | $18,750 | LOT 9 Willow Ridge Rd Lot 9 | Lincolnton |
| Jun 2025 | 5.60 | $160,000 | $28,571 | LOT 10 Webbs Chapel Cove Ct | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $130,000 | $26,000 | 0 Northbrook Iii School Rd | Vale |
| Jun 2025 | 1.09 | $119,900 | $110,000 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #12 | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 1.20 | $67,000 | $55,833 | 0 John Clark Way | Lincolnton |
| Jun 2025 | 12.70 | $90,000 | $7,089 | 0 Hill Rd | Lincolnton |
| Jun 2025 | 5.90 | $167,500 | $28,390 | 0 Northbrook Iii School Rd Lot 6 | Vale |
| Jun 2025 | 45.60 | $680,900 | $14,932 | 1 N Highway 16 | Denver |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $65,000 | $65,000 | N Little Egypt Rd | Denver |
| May 2025 | 96.81 | $1,340,000 | $13,841 | 0 Grigg Rd | Lincolnton |
| May 2025 | 2.51 | $425,000 | $169,594 | 5920 Balsom Ridge Rd | Denver |
| May 2025 | 10.57 | $116,500 | $11,022 | 2483 Lee Bess Rd | Cherryville |
| May 2025 | 7.15 | $130,000 | $18,187 | Riverview Rd | Lincolnton |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $170,000 | $17,000 | 0 Haywood Ct #10 | Lincolnton |
| May 2025 | 11.46 | $240,000 | $20,942 | 643 Alf Hoover Rd | Lincolnton |
| May 2025 | 1.63 | $130,000 | $79,755 | LOT 18 Windy Ridge Dr | Iron Station |
| Apr 2025 | 1.30 | $90,000 | $69,337 | 1 King Wilkinson Rd #1 | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 1.41 | $90,000 | $63,694 | 2 King Wilkinson Rd | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 1.03 | $119,900 | $116,408 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #4 | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 14.94 | $1,060,000 | $70,950 | 8179 Webbs Rd | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 2.38 | $24,000 | $10,084 | LOT 1 Maybank Ln | Vale |
| Apr 2025 | 2.42 | $58,950 | $24,360 | LOT 3 Reepsville Rd | Vale |
| Apr 2025 | 5.61 | $175,000 | $31,183 | 5B Hidden Forest Dr | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 1.57 | $34,900 | $22,229 | LOT 12 Plantation Dr | Vale |
| Apr 2025 | 1.79 | $34,900 | $19,497 | LOT 11 Plantation Dr | Vale |
| Apr 2025 | 6.01 | $330,500 | $54,992 | LOT 9 Vesuvius Furnace Rd | Iron Station |
| Apr 2025 | 1.50 | $119,900 | $79,933 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #2 | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 1.03 | $119,900 | $116,408 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #3 | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $119,900 | $99,917 | 0 Forney Hill Rd #8 | Denver |
| Apr 2025 | 10.07 | $300,000 | $29,791 | LOT 5 Ivey Church Rd | Lincolnton |
| Apr 2025 | 1.03 | $150,000 | $145,917 | Denver Industrial Park Rd | Denver |
| Mar 2025 | 4.70 | $850,000 | $180,851 | 1 Graham Rd | Denver |
| Mar 2025 | 2.69 | $51,000 | $18,959 | 0 Spring Lake Dr | Iron Station |
| Mar 2025 | 4.92 | $308,000 | $62,602 | 3B Ventosa Dr | Aiken |
| Mar 2025 | 8.66 | $315,000 | $36,391 | 1794 Cat Square Rd | Vale |
| Mar 2025 | 9.12 | $191,500 | $21,005 | 0 State Highway 27 W | Vale |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $80,000 |
| Recent Sales | 44 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 83 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.60 acres |
| Active Listings | 32 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.95 | $40,000 | 0 Grassy Meadows Ct #48 | Lincolnton |
| Mar 2026New | 0.99 | $38,000 | 1554 Forum Ln | Iron Station |
| Mar 2026New | 0.48 | $105,000 | 0 Verdict Ridge Dr #284 | Denver |
| Mar 2026New | 0.15 | $625,000 | 1378 Cedardale Ln | Denver |
| Mar 2026New | 0.22 | $42,500 | 19 Sarah Dr #19 | Denver |
| Mar 2026New | 0.66 | $65,000 | 0 McAlister Rd | Lincolnton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.58 | $41,250 | 0 Hill Gates Trl #37 | Cherryville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $41,250 | 0 Hill Gates Trl #38 | Cherryville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.78 | $725,000 | 7310 Elmwood Ln | Denver |
| Feb 2026 | 0.68 | $40,000 | 0 Southside Rd | Lincolnton |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.41 | $57,000 | 0 Executive Cir | Denver |
| Jan 2026 | 0.86 | $5,500 | 68 Seminole Dr #68 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 0.74 | $5,500 | 69 Seminole Dr #69 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 0.98 | $5,500 | 63 Seminole Dr #63 | Maiden |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $38,000 | 2978 Ron Howard Ln | Denver |
| Jan 2026 | 0.72 | $775,000 | 4144 Cindy Ln | Denver |
| Jan 2026 | 0.51 | $85,000 | 22 Planters Row Rd | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.51 | $85,000 | 25 Planters Row Rd | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.51 | $85,000 | 26 Planters Row Rd #26 | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $85,000 | 28 Planters Row Rd #28 | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $85,000 | 34 Planters Row Rd #34 | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $85,000 | 32 Planters Row Rd #32 | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.54 | $85,000 | 27 Planters Row Rd #27 | Iron Station |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $85,000 | 29 Planters Row Rd #29 | Iron Station |
| Dec 2025 | 0.67 | $38,500 | 5093 N N Nc 150 Highway | Lincolnton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $43,500 | 0 Heavners Farm Ct | Lincolnton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $40,000 | 0 Modern Estates Rd | Lincolnton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $265,000 | 0 Summit Ridge Ln | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 0.58 | $1,700,000 | 7929 Commerce Dr | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 0.90 | $50,000 | 0 Hill Gates Trl #33 | Cherryville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $412,000 | 2205 Silverbell Ln | Stanley |
| Nov 2025 | 0.94 | $150,000 | Smith Cove Rd | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $85,000 | 0 Lake Shore Rd S | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $625,000 | 1364 Cedardale Ln | Denver |
| Nov 2025 | 0.42 | $12,500 | LOT 26 Dick Wilson Rd | Denver |
| Oct 2025 | 0.37 | $80,000 | 278 Baltusrol Dr | Denver |
| Oct 2025 | 0.35 | $55,000 | 0 N State St | Lincolnton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.93 | $24,900 | 0 Swanson Rd | Crouse |
| Oct 2025 | 0.88 | $2,000,000 | 8413 Ranger Island Marina Rd | Denver |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $52,900 | 0 Hill Gates Trl #36 | Cherryville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.70 | $1,750,000 | 7928 Pine Cove Ln | Denver |
| Sep 2025 | 0.85 | $50,000 | 0 Hill Gates Trl #34 | Cherryville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.60 | $70,000 | 0 Cline Farm Rd #87 | Lincolnton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.38 | $120,000 | 0 Smith Harbour Dr | Denver |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 90,359 |
| Population (2020) | 86,810 |
| Population Growth | 4.09% |
| Median Household Income | $78,490 |
| Median Home Value | $279,500 |
| Total Housing Units | 38,589 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,908 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.5% |
| Median Age | 44.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12,649 (14.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.0% |
Market Overview
Lincoln County, North Carolina has a population of 90,359, which has grown 4.09% since 2020. The median household income is $78,490, above the national median of $74,580 by 5.2%. With a median home value of $279,500 and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 7.5% suggests balanced market conditions. Lincoln County remains a key area for land acquisition in North Carolina. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $31,348 per acre, with properties averaging 8.60 acres. There are currently 94 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Lincoln County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Lincoln County has a population of 90,359. The county has grown 4.09% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $78,490, which is 5.2% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Lincoln County growing or shrinking?
Lincoln County is growing. The population has increased 4.09% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Lincoln County?
The median home value in Lincoln County is $279,500. The housing vacancy rate is 7.5%, 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 $31,348 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $70,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Lincoln 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.