Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 63,475 ↑ 5.4% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $76,838 3% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $267,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 22.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 196 transactions |
| Active Listings | 127 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 84 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $15,000 |
| Recent Sales | 92 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 85 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 28.56 acres |
| Active Listings | 61 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 5.61 | $45,000 | $8,021 | 5.61ac Ivanhoe Road | Atkinson |
| Mar 2026New | 2.95 | $48,000 | $16,271 | 490 Newtown Loop Rd Lot 9 | Atkinson |
| Feb 2026 | 3.55 | $39,900 | $11,239 | 0 Coras Grove Rd Lot 4 | Willard |
| Feb 2026 | 1.69 | $900,000 | $532,544 | Tbd Topsail Drive | Surf City |
| Feb 2026 | 2.22 | $700,000 | $315,316 | 210 State Hwy E | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 83.50 | $669,500 | $8,018 | 210 Highway | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 1.85 | $180,000 | $97,297 | 17 Highway | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $650,000 | $325,000 | Christian Chapel Rd | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 1.74 | $250,000 | $143,514 | 1164 McClammy Rd | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 26.67 | $195,000 | $7,312 | Whitestocking Rd | Burgaw |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 8.62 | $715,000 | $82,947 | L3 & L4 Hwy 210 | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 1.12 | $1,523,500 | $1,360,273 | 118 W Colonnade Dr | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 26.67 | $195,000 | $7,312 | 0 Whitestocking Rd Exd | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $130,000 | $130,000 | 2626 New Rd | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 41.88 | $445,000 | $10,626 | 17680 State Highway 210 | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 3.50 | $189,995 | $54,284 | Tbd Navillus Way | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 5.24 | $87,500 | $16,698 | Lot #11 Upland Road | Willard |
| Feb 2026 | 9.83 | $10,000 | $1,017 | Zzzz | Currie |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $195,000 | $193,069 | 0 New Savannah Road | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 1.08 | $134,500 | $124,537 | L1 Crystal Court | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 68.80 | $55,000 | $799 | 905 North St | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 55.00 | $173,000 | $3,145 | 0 Little Kelly Road | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 2.03 | $325,000 | $160,100 | Otter Pond Ln | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 48.94 | $240,000 | $4,904 | Lamb Rd | Willard |
| Jan 2026 | 2.79 | $42,000 | $15,054 | 0 Newtown Loop Road | Atkinson |
| Jan 2026 | 5.40 | $90,000 | $16,667 | 3 Lacer Way | Currie |
| Jan 2026 | 19.35 | $155,000 | $8,010 | 282 James E Moore Road | Currie |
| Jan 2026 | 2.56 | $10,000 | $3,906 | 350 Bannerman Rd | Watha |
| Jan 2026 | 55.19 | $60,000 | $1,087 | Wards Corner Loop Rd | Burgaw |
| Jan 2026 | 5.40 | $195,000 | $36,111 | 17 Highway Off | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 1.40 | $200,000 | $142,857 | 50 Highway Off | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 310.01 | $530,000 | $1,710 | Deer Track Dr | Burgaw |
| Jan 2026 | 5.40 | $195,000 | $36,111 | 17 Off Highway | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $75,000 | $53,957 | 1.39ac Doral Drive | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 12.76 | $102,080 | $8,000 | O Page Road | Burgaw |
| Jan 2026 | 5.78 | $375,000 | $64,879 | 117 Us Hwy S | Rocky Pt |
| Jan 2026 | 20.55 | $875,000 | $42,579 | 711 Belt Road | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 556.18 | $1,700,000 | $3,057 | 556.18 Ac Nc 210 Hwy | Currie |
| Jan 2026 | 202.00 | $937,509 | $4,641 | 0 Atkinson Cemetery Road | Atkinson |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $102,000 | $10,200 | 50 Highway Off | Maple Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 1.16 | $825,000 | $711,215 | Nc Hwy 50 | Holly Ridge |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $75,000 | $15,000 | 0 Piney Woods Rd | Willard |
| Dec 2025 | 1.50 | $35,000 | $23,333 | Lots C & D Croomsbridge Road | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 6.10 | $58,000 | $9,508 | 3 River Trail | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 3.17 | $33,000 | $10,410 | 4912 Englishtown Rd | Wallace |
| Dec 2025 | 2.88 | $35,000 | $12,153 | 2126 Malpass Corner Rd | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $157,500 | $31,500 | 25339 Us-421 | Willard |
| Dec 2025 | 3.60 | $32,500 | $9,028 | 3.6ac Ivanhoe Road | Atkinson |
| Dec 2025 | 34.00 | $199,000 | $5,853 | 8110 Nc 11 Highway | Willard |
| Dec 2025 | 42.85 | $475,000 | $11,085 | 00 Highsmith Road | Rocky Point |
| Dec 2025 | 34.00 | $199,000 | $5,853 | 8110 State Highway 11 | Willard |
| Dec 2025 | 13.96 | $100,000 | $7,163 | 0000 Old Savannah Road | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 5.50 | $160,000 | $29,091 | 5170 Stag Park Rd | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 4.06 | $14,000 | $3,448 | 1759 Webbtown Rd | Maple Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 24.97 | $202,500 | $8,110 | 24ac Bay Road | Wallace |
| Dec 2025 | 28.41 | $165,000 | $5,808 | 53 Highway Off | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 28.41 | $165,000 | $5,808 | 0 Hwy 53 | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 28.41 | $165,000 | $5,808 | 0 Hwy 53 | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 24.10 | $283,500 | $11,763 | 1900 Sloop Point Loop Rd | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 1.70 | $26,000 | $15,294 | 28 Riverview Drive | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 4.98 | $280,000 | $56,225 | 4.98 Acre Nc Highway 210 | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 1.22 | $175,000 | $143,443 | 337 Messer Loop Rd | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.50 | $28,000 | $18,667 | Tbd Englishtown Road | Wallace |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $230,000 | $225,491 | 117 Highway & 53 Hwy | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $195,000 | $182,244 | 2321 Scotts Hill Loop Rd | Wilmington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.07 | $195,000 | $182,243 | Tract 200a Padrick Lane | Wilmington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.72 | $26,000 | $15,116 | Riverview Dr | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.29 | $14,000 | $10,853 | 0 Canal Road | Rocky Point |
| Nov 2025 | 6.99 | $80,000 | $11,445 | 4345 Shiloh Rd | Willard |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $44,000 | $44,000 | 222 Tracy Drive | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $44,000 | $43,137 | 242 Tracy Drive | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 7.31 | $115,000 | $15,732 | 0 Chadwick Lane | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $44,000 | $44,000 | Lot 1 Tracy Drive | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 1.52 | $449,000 | $295,395 | 32ar Ballast Point Rd | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 7.83 | $71,000 | $9,068 | 0 Carver Drive | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 14.90 | $58,000 | $3,893 | 0001 Old Savannah Road S | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 7.83 | $71,000 | $9,068 | Carver Dr | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 1.42 | $9,000 | $6,338 | 125 Calico Bay Rd | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 11.19 | $600,000 | $53,619 | 117 Highway & Oaks Plantation | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 1.06 | $23,000 | $21,698 | Lots 1-6 Croomsbridge Road | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 1.62 | $750,000 | $462,964 | 210 State Hwy E | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 165.00 | $500,000 | $3,030 | Fennell Town Rd | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 83.60 | $588,000 | $7,033 | Van Eden Rd | Willard |
| Oct 2025 | 165.00 | $500,000 | $3,030 | 0 Herrings Chapel Road | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 2.05 | $87,000 | $42,439 | Us Highway 17 | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 2.09 | $63,500 | $30,383 | 0 Stag Drive | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 1.20 | $25,000 | $20,833 | 2 Canal Rd | Rocky Pt |
| Oct 2025 | 12.60 | $60,000 | $4,762 | 590 Belt Rd | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 1.16 | $12,000 | $10,345 | 92 Rock Rd | Maple Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 126.26 | $439,900 | $3,484 | 0 Indian Hill Road | Willard |
| Oct 2025 | 15.31 | $70,000 | $4,572 | 117 Highway | Burgaw |
| Oct 2025 | 53.46 | $264,000 | $4,938 | 0 River Road | Wallace |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $190,000 |
| Recent Sales | 104 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 82 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.37 acres |
| Active Listings | 65 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.90 | $22,000 | Lots 4-11 Croomsbridge Road | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 0.41 | $190,000 | 207 Moores Landing Ext | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.10 | $365,000 | 1422 N Topsail Drive | Surf City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $30,000 | 115 Jordan Ln | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $335,000 | 118 N Grassland Rd | Surf City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.22 | $581,000 | 247 Heart Pine Ave | Wilmington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.31 | $400,000 | 410 N Anderson Blvd | Holly Ridge |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 | $28,000 | Underwood Dr | Currie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 | $27,000 | Underwood Dr | Currie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $415,000 | 150 Legare St | Wilmington |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.12 | $394,000 | 65 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.59 | $48,000 | 0 Bear Run Road | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $50,000 | Lot 1 Callaway Court | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.39 | $1,032,500 | 126 W W Keel Drive | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.48 | $375,000 | 136 Stones Throw Ln | Wilmington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $465,000 | 1109 S Shore Dr | Surf City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.13 | $360,000 | 1112 S Topsail Dr | Holly Ridge |
| Feb 2026 | 0.84 | $349,000 | 30 Dragonfly Lane | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.35 | $26,500 | 63 Wagon Train Road | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 | $175,000 | 60 Bluenose Lane | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.65 | $4,500 | Garnett Rd | Maple Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 0.52 | $85,000 | Tract 1 Cordts Lane | Hampstead |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $335,000 | 114 N Grassland Rd | Surf City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.29 | $50,000 | Riverbend Dr | Burgaw |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $433,000 | 40 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $9,500 | 117 Highway Off | Rocky Point |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $160,000 | 0 Cordgrass Road | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.19 | $325,000 | 1803 N Shore Dr | Surf City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.45 | $500,000 | L11b Washington Acres Road | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.64 | $35,000 | 1146 Harrison Creek Rd | Rocky Point |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $132,500 | Lot 11 Tradewinds Drive | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $132,500 | 12 Tradewinds Drive | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.12 | $388,000 | 49 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.26 | $50,000 | Dennis Dr | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.08 | $330,000 | 99 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.09 | $349,000 | 57 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $62,000 | Williams Store Rd | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.09 | $372,500 | 108 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $549,500 | 673 Heart Pine Ave | Wilmington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.33 | $589,500 | 235 Foundry Dr | Wilmington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.08 | $311,500 | 139 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $860,000 | 108 Inlet Ct | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $860,000 | 110 Inlet Court | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.68 | $175,000 | Lot 11b Sloop Point Road | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $255,000 | L14 Mallard Drive | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.08 | $259,000 | 91 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $404,000 | 77 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $316,000 | 12 W Farley Dr | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $375,500 | 116 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $299,500 | 48 W Farley Dr | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $304,500 | 28 W Farley Dr | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $332,000 | 131 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $305,000 | 123 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $110,000 | 111 Scotch Bonnet Way | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $100,000 | Lot 8 Sand Dollar Lane | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $18,000 | 117 Us Highway 117 S | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 0.38 | $1,250,000 | 704 N Anderson Boulevard | Topsail Beach |
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $325,000 | 92 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.80 | $52,500 | 117 Us Hwy E | Burgaw |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $1,290,000 | 401 Salt Meadow Ct | Holly Ridge |
| Dec 2025 | 0.64 | $20,000 | 210 State Hwy | Rocky Pt |
| Dec 2025 | 0.64 | $20,000 | 0 Off Nc Highway 210 | Rocky Point |
| Dec 2025 | 0.47 | $110,000 | 316 Masters Lane | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.30 | $1,200,000 | 49 S Waterfront Pl | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.56 | $308,000 | 271 Montague Rd | Currie |
| Dec 2025 | 0.37 | $130,000 | Compass Point | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $406,000 | 122 Legare St | Wilmington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.37 | $130,000 | Lot 68 Compass Point | Hampstead |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $300,000 | 1122 N Shore Drive | Surf City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $390,000 | 112 N Grassland Rd | Surf City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $375,000 | 122 N Grassland Rd | Surf City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $10,500 | 421 Highway | Willard |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $25,000 | 50 Highway Off | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 0.64 | $200,000 | Tract 1 Christian Chapel Road | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $426,500 | 37 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $25,000 | 699 Thankful Rd | Rocky Point |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $1,495,000 | White Hills Ln | Holly Ridge |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $424,000 | 110 Legare St | Wilmington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.66 | $25,000 | 247 Old Ramsey Road | Burgaw |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $60,000 | Lot 9 Lucas Avenue | Rocky Point |
| Nov 2025 | 0.78 | $45,000 | 278 Anderson Dr | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 0.34 | $60,000 | 0655 Marvin Drive | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 0.08 | $334,000 | 83 Cobbler Way | Hampstead |
| Nov 2025 | 0.10 | $413,500 | 27 Brogdon St | Wilmington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $168,000 | Hydrangea Ln | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $168,000 | 135 Hydrangea Lane | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $45,000 | Lot 2 Carver Drive | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 0.59 | $45,000 | Lot 3 Carver Drive | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 0.59 | $45,000 | Carver Dr | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $45,000 | Carver Dr | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 0.74 | $115,000 | 113 S Belvedere Dr | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.74 | $115,000 | L5 Belvedere Drive | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $10,000 | Underwood Dr | Currie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.27 | $10,000 | Underwood Dr | Currie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.85 | $105,000 | 200 Oakmont Dr | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.85 | $105,000 | Lot 11 Oakmont Drive | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.55 | $100,000 | Lot 1b 117 Highway Off Nc | Rocky Point |
| Oct 2025 | 0.13 | $354,500 | 82 Brookfield Branch Rd | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.36 | $250,000 | 98 W Keel Drive | Hampstead |
| Oct 2025 | 0.91 | $153,500 | 106 E High Bluff Drive | Hampstead |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $489,000 | 136 Legare St | Wilmington |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $58,000 | Tbd Bahama Drive | Hampstead |
| Sep 2025 | 0.26 | $60,000 | 605 N Timberly Lane | Burgaw |
| Sep 2025 | 0.28 | $60,000 | 603 N Timberly Lane | Burgaw |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 63,475 |
| Population (2020) | 60,203 |
| Population Growth | 5.43% |
| Median Household Income | $76,838 |
| Median Home Value | $267,100 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,007 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,855 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 22.1% |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8,814 (13.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.2% |
Market Overview
Pender County, North Carolina has a population of 63,475, which has grown 5.43% since 2020. The median household income is $76,838, above the national median of $74,580 by 3.0%. With a median home value of $267,100 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 22.1% suggests soft market conditions. Pender 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 $13,576 per acre, with properties averaging 28.60 acres. There are currently 127 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Pender County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Pender County has a population of 63,475. The county has grown 5.43% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Pender County?
The median household income in Pender County is $76,838, which is 3.0% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Pender County growing or shrinking?
Pender County is growing. The population has increased 5.43% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Pender County?
The median home value in Pender County is $267,100. The housing vacancy rate is 22.1%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $13,576 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $182,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Pender 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.