Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 59,245 ↑ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $53,159 29% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $128,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| Median Age | 39.7 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 17.2% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 100 transactions |
| Active Listings | 66 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 334 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $8,556 |
| Recent Sales | 85 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 182 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 26.56 acres |
| Active Listings | 51 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4.66 | $100,000 | $21,459 | 153 Mb Bennett Lane | Clinton |
| Mar 2026 | 10.26 | $70,000 | $6,823 | 0 Laurel Lake Rd Lot 5 | Salemburg |
| Mar 2026 | 10.28 | $70,000 | $6,809 | 0 Laurel Lake Rd Lot 6 | Salemburg |
| Feb 2026 | 12.50 | $100,000 | $8,000 | 12.5 Acres Bonnetsville Road | Clinton |
| Feb 2026 | 4.28 | $35,000 | $8,178 | 4.28 Acres Bonnetsville Road | Clinton |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $20,000 | $19,802 | 1 Lake Artesia Rd #1 | Turkey |
| Feb 2026 | 3.61 | $83,500 | $23,130 | 95 Moore Herring Lane | Clinton |
| Feb 2026 | 2.73 | $65,000 | $23,810 | 0 Plain View Hwy | Dunn |
| Feb 2026 | 9.02 | $45,000 | $4,989 | 000 Sandy Lane | Clinton |
| Feb 2026 | 12.92 | $130,000 | $10,062 | 8576 Green Path Rd #5 | Dunn |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6.46 | $55,000 | $8,514 | 0 Harnett Dunn Hwy Lot 3 | Dunn |
| Jan 2026 | 7.85 | $162,250 | $20,669 | 0 Green Path Rd Lot A1 | Dunn |
| Jan 2026 | 21.92 | $282,750 | $12,899 | 0 Green Path Rd Lot C | Dunn |
| Dec 2025 | 10.18 | $80,000 | $7,859 | 10.18 Isaac Rd | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 185.00 | $577,000 | $3,119 | Bend Of River Rd | Dunn |
| Dec 2025 | 5.17 | $35,000 | $6,770 | 2 Bradshaw Road | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 4.69 | $47,500 | $10,128 | 1 Bradshaw Road | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 5.61 | $47,500 | $8,467 | 3 Bradshaw Road | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 61.48 | $332,500 | $5,408 | 0 Basstown Rd Lot 1 | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 61.48 | $332,500 | $5,408 | 0 Basstown Road | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 79.40 | $1,119,900 | $14,105 | 0 Hobbton Highway | Newton Grove |
| Dec 2025 | 20.47 | $115,000 | $5,618 | 0 Laurel Lake Rd Lot 2R | Salemburg |
| Dec 2025 | 9.40 | $46,000 | $4,894 | Tbd N N. Belgrade Avenue | Garland |
| Dec 2025 | 1.13 | $40,000 | $35,398 | 1 Basstown Rd Lot 2 | Clinton |
| Nov 2025 | 18.00 | $120,000 | $6,667 | 0 Butler Island Rd | Roseboro |
| Nov 2025 | 37.91 | $150,000 | $3,957 | OFC Us Highway 701 W S | S Off |
| Nov 2025 | 84.00 | $300,000 | $3,571 | 1 E Darden Road | Faison |
| Nov 2025 | 39.16 | $155,000 | $3,958 | Off Hayne Stretch Road | Autryville |
| Nov 2025 | 8.41 | $118,500 | $14,090 | 3000 Wrench Rd | Godwin |
| Nov 2025 | 8.25 | $115,000 | $13,939 | 0 Carroll Store Rd Lot 4 | Autryville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $50,000 | $48,077 | Lot 12 River Haven Lane | Harrells |
| Oct 2025 | 3.92 | $120,000 | $30,612 | 1 Green Path Rd #1 | Dunn |
| Oct 2025 | 26.48 | $84,000 | $3,172 | 1 Cottonwood Lane | Newton Grove |
| Sep 2025 | 368.10 | $1,300,000 | $3,532 | 2516 Register Sutton Road | Rose Hill |
| Sep 2025 | 1.10 | $42,500 | $38,636 | 0 Suttontown Road | Faison |
| Sep 2025 | 10.00 | $132,000 | $13,200 | 3358 Ernest Williams Road | Autryville |
| Sep 2025 | 10.44 | $175,000 | $16,762 | 45 Rj Ln #1 | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $32,500 | $32,500 | 1 E Mount Gilead Church Rd #1 | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $32,500 | $32,500 | 2 E Mount Gilead Church Rd #2 | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $32,500 | $32,500 | 2 E Mt. Gilead Church Road | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $32,500 | $32,500 | 1 E Mt. Gilead Church Road | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 93.50 | $800,000 | $8,556 | 2328 Page Rd | Godwin |
| Sep 2025 | 19.06 | $140,000 | $7,345 | 391 & 494 Carroll Store Rd | Autryville |
| Sep 2025 | 278.04 | $485,000 | $1,744 | 0 Garland Highway | Ingold |
| Aug 2025 | 58.41 | $700,920 | $12,000 | 1 Hayes Mill Rd | Godwin |
| Aug 2025 | 59.38 | $118,000 | $1,987 | 0 Lockwood Ln | Garland |
| Aug 2025 | 3.78 | $74,500 | $19,709 | 3 Bullard Pit Cir Lot 3 | Autryville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.08 | $22,000 | $20,370 | 0 N West St #2 | Roseboro |
| Aug 2025 | 1.08 | $22,000 | $20,370 | 0 N West Street | Roseboro |
| Aug 2025 | 1.05 | $55,000 | $52,381 | 000 Susan Street | Clinton |
| Aug 2025 | 1.32 | $20,000 | $15,152 | 496 Bland School Rd | Harrells |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $100,000 | $10,000 | 1856 N Spring Branch Rd Lot 4 | Dunn |
| Jul 2025 | 2.28 | $22,000 | $9,649 | 0 Boykin Bridge Rd | Clinton |
| Jul 2025 | 28.40 | $200,000 | $7,042 | O Isaac Weeks Road | Clinton |
| Jul 2025 | 21.48 | $205,000 | $9,544 | 00 Indian Town Road | Clinton |
| Jul 2025 | 7.00 | $21,000 | $3,000 | Behind2870 Wilmington Highway/421 Highway | Willard |
| Jul 2025 | 50.42 | $170,000 | $3,372 | 0 E Darden Road | Faison |
| Jul 2025 | 137.64 | $440,000 | $3,197 | 517 McDaniels Road | Roseboro |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $9,000 | $900 | 0 Harrells Highway | Garland |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $9,000 | $900 | 0 Harrells Hwy #1 | Garland |
| Jul 2025 | 9.70 | $25,000 | $2,577 | 0 Old Fayetteville Road | Salemburg |
| Jul 2025 | 4.96 | $70,000 | $14,113 | 972 Cecil Odie Road | Clinton |
| Jul 2025 | 4.96 | $70,000 | $14,113 | 972 Cecil Odie Rd #1 | Clinton |
| Jul 2025 | 2.17 | $57,000 | $26,267 | 4 Bullard Pit Cir Lot 4 | Autryville |
| Jun 2025 | 6.30 | $120,000 | $19,048 | 0 Union Grove Church Rd | Dunn |
| Jun 2025 | 8.69 | $67,000 | $7,710 | 0 Taylors Bridge Highway | Magnolia |
| Jun 2025 | 8.69 | $67,000 | $7,710 | 0 Taylors Bridge Hwy #1 | Magnolia |
| Jun 2025 | 11.98 | $84,900 | $7,087 | 1800 Trinity Church Rd | Magnolia |
| Jun 2025 | 52.93 | $100,000 | $1,889 | 000 Cannan Road | Newton Grove |
| Jun 2025 | 5.15 | $135,000 | $26,214 | 0 Core Rd | Dunn |
| May 2025 | 62.00 | $229,900 | $3,708 | Lots 3,4 William R King Road | Newton Grove |
| May 2025 | 37.23 | $115,000 | $3,089 | 0 Jada Allen Rd #3 | Dunn |
| May 2025 | 1.20 | $78,000 | $65,000 | 429 Byrd Yancey Bass Road | Clinton |
| May 2025 | 1.38 | $78,000 | $56,522 | 429 Byrd Yancey Bass Rd #1 | Clinton |
| May 2025 | 2.60 | $35,000 | $13,462 | 0 E Williams Street | Autryville |
| May 2025 | 15.70 | $92,000 | $5,860 | 1 Old Warsaw Road | Clinton |
| May 2025 | 7.43 | $30,000 | $4,038 | 2 Saddle Club Road | Autryville |
| Apr 2025 | 3.33 | $18,000 | $5,405 | 9 White Woods Road | Salemburg |
| Apr 2025 | 3.98 | $69,000 | $17,337 | 1690 Old Raleigh Road | Clinton |
| Apr 2025 | 12.44 | $63,000 | $5,064 | Near 1833 Butler Road | Salemburg |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $18,500 | $9,250 | 180 Shanghai Road | Rose Hill |
| Apr 2025 | 10.00 | $85,000 | $8,500 | LOT 43 Eleven Farms Rd | Salemburg |
| Apr 2025 | 1.50 | $34,000 | $22,667 | 4616 Bradshaw Road | Clinton |
| Mar 2025 | 13.31 | $53,000 | $3,982 | 0 Shipp Road | Clinton |
| Mar 2025 | 1.70 | $20,000 | $11,765 | 0 Moore Herring Ln | Clinton |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $34,500 |
| Recent Sales | 15 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 91 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.58 acres |
| Active Listings | 15 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $15,000 | 0 Hudson St Lot 30-31-32 | Turkey |
| Feb 2026 | 0.95 | $39,000 | 160 Big Piney Grove Road | Clinton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.95 | $39,000 | 160 Big Piney Grove Rd Lot 7 | Clinton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.39 | $46,000 | 544 Tomahawk Highway | Harrells |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $35,000 | 4 Ridge Stone Dr | Autryville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.29 | $30,000 | 116 S Chestnut Street | Clinton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.77 | $34,500 | 2 Bullard Pit Cir | Autryville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.77 | $34,500 | 2 Bullard Pit Cir #2 | Autryville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.55 | $33,000 | 204 Fourth Street | Clinton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $29,000 | Lot 5 Crumpler Lake Lane | Clinton |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.32 | $15,000 | 630 Ferrell Street | Clinton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.87 | $45,000 | 1677 Sampson Acres Drive | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $408,000 | 105 Village Circle | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.40 | $13,000 | 0 Mill Broook Avenue | Clinton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $14,000 | 39 W North Street | Roseboro |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 59,245 |
| Population (2020) | 59,036 |
| Population Growth | 0.35% |
| Median Household Income | $53,159 |
| Median Home Value | $128,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,739 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,418 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 17.2% |
| Median Age | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4,524 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
Market Overview
Sampson County, North Carolina has a population of 59,245, which has grown 0.35% since 2020. The median household income is $53,159, below the national median of $74,580 by 28.7%. The housing vacancy rate of 17.2% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $8,500 per acre, with properties averaging 24.00 acres. There are currently 66 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Sampson County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Sampson County has a population of 59,245. The county has grown 0.35% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Sampson County?
The median household income in Sampson County is $53,159, which is 28.7% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Sampson County growing or shrinking?
Sampson County is growing. The population has increased 0.35% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Sampson County?
The median home value in Sampson County is $128,400. The housing vacancy rate is 17.2%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $8,500 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $27,600.
Does Reelvest buy land in Sampson 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.