Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 63,557 ↑ 1.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $61,631 17% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $214,300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.6% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 169 transactions |
| Active Listings | 84 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 185 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $21,503 |
| Recent Sales | 133 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 186 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 12.67 acres |
| Active Listings | 69 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.50 | $38,000 | $25,333 | Vac Old Thompson Rd | Norwood |
| Mar 2026New | 2.39 | $25,000 | $10,452 | 0 Palestine Rd | Albemarle |
| Feb 2026 | 8.53 | $245,000 | $28,719 | 34595 Glory Hills Dr | Albemarle |
| Feb 2026 | 28.00 | $575,000 | $20,536 | 0 S Love Chapel Rd | Stanfield |
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $140,000 | $35,000 | 0 Oak Grove Rd | Stanfield |
| Feb 2026 | 3.61 | $90,340 | $25,025 | LOT 2 Austin Rd | New London |
| Feb 2026 | 5.93 | $150,000 | $25,295 | LOT 1B Mallory Ln | Mount Pleasant |
| Feb 2026 | 3.65 | $63,500 | $17,397 | Highway Us 52 Hwy S | Norwood |
| Feb 2026 | 3.00 | $150,000 | $49,917 | 4036 S Highway 200 #A | Stanfield |
| Feb 2026 | 10.48 | $258,000 | $24,618 | 24990 Birdhouse Ln #4 | Locust |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $132,000 | $132,000 | 4152 River Rd #A-b | Stanfield |
| Feb 2026 | 2.54 | $125,000 | $49,213 | 0 E 8th St | Oakboro |
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $92,500 | $23,125 | 47717 Raggle Rd | Gold Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Vac Richard Sandy Rd | Oakboro |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $305,000 | $30,491 | 0 Millingport Rd #3 | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 2.14 | $20,000 | $9,346 | 8701 Whitley Rd | Norwood |
| Dec 2025 | 2.65 | $55,000 | $20,755 | 0 Rushing Rd | Stanfield |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $175,000 | $35,000 | 0 Beverly Dr S | Locust |
| Dec 2025 | 1.52 | $125,000 | $82,237 | 12311 Hazard Rd | Oakboro |
| Dec 2025 | 23.50 | $275,000 | $11,702 | 0 Laton Rd | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 16.88 | $205,000 | $12,145 | LOT 6 Flint Ridge Rd | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 3.19 | $70,000 | $21,944 | 25173 Odell Dr | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 61.79 | $625,000 | $10,115 | Vac Eddins Poplin Rd | Norwood |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $32,000 | $31,373 | 0 Midway Rd | Norwood |
| Nov 2025 | 14.19 | $275,000 | $19,380 | 0 Oak Rd | Norwood |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 198 Browns Hill Rd | Locust |
| Nov 2025 | 6.00 | $1,000 | $167 | 28872 Morgan Ln | Richfield |
| Nov 2025 | 33.78 | $325,000 | $9,621 | 0 Nc 740 Hwy | New London |
| Nov 2025 | 36.51 | $650,000 | $17,803 | Lambert Rd | Mount Pleasant |
| Nov 2025 | 36.51 | $650,000 | $17,803 | Vacant Lambert Rd | Mount Pleasant |
| Nov 2025 | 1.39 | $589,000 | $423,744 | 5606 Galloway Dr #A | Midland |
| Nov 2025 | 4.07 | $175,000 | $42,998 | 2686 Love Mill Rd | Stanfield |
| Nov 2025 | 1.95 | $12,000 | $6,154 | Goode Dr | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 5.37 | $225,000 | $41,899 | 2016 N Central Ave | Locust |
| Nov 2025 | 1.34 | $20,000 | $14,925 | Lehue Parker Rd | |
| Nov 2025 | 2.50 | $35,000 | $14,000 | 0 Business Highway 52 Rd | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 1.95 | $11,500 | $5,897 | 0 Goode Dr | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 104.73 | $231,500 | $2,210 | Ellen Rd | New London |
| Oct 2025 | 61.44 | $260,000 | $4,232 | Allenton St | Norwood |
| Oct 2025 | 16.20 | $285,000 | $17,597 | 1 Ramsey Rd | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 1.11 | $490,000 | $441,447 | 5606 Galloway Dr #B | Midland |
| Oct 2025 | 3.01 | $127,000 | $42,221 | 0 Millingport Rd #2 | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 2.16 | $70,000 | $32,408 | Apex Dr | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 28.65 | $1,500 | $52 | Gene Rd | New London |
| Oct 2025 | 1.69 | $55,000 | $32,545 | 42441B Bowers Rd | Norwood |
| Oct 2025 | 7.46 | $175,000 | $23,458 | 14231 Elm St | Stanfield |
| Oct 2025 | 52.17 | $450,000 | $8,626 | 0 Hartsell Rd | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 7.46 | $175,000 | $23,458 | 7.46 Vacant Elm St | Stanfield |
| Oct 2025 | 15.16 | $220,000 | $14,512 | Reap Rd | |
| Oct 2025 | 15.16 | $220,000 | $14,512 | Vacant Reap Rd | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 3.31 | $80,000 | $24,191 | O'Yadkin Brick Rd | New London |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Palestine | |
| Sep 2025 | 2.41 | $69,500 | $28,838 | Old Aquadale Rd | Albemarle |
| Sep 2025 | 2.41 | $69,500 | $28,838 | 0 Old Aquadale Rd | Albemarle |
| Sep 2025 | 7.00 | $125,000 | $17,857 | 0 Us Highway 52 Hwy S | Norwood |
| Sep 2025 | 14.80 | $325,000 | $21,959 | 0 Running Creek Church Rd | Locust |
| Sep 2025 | 1.59 | $71,000 | $44,654 | 15678 Silver Rd | Oakboro |
| Sep 2025 | 16.20 | $135,000 | $8,333 | Southbound Rd | Albemarle |
| Sep 2025 | 16.20 | $135,000 | $8,333 | Vac Southbound Rd | Albemarle |
| Sep 2025 | 14.80 | $325,000 | $21,959 | Running Creek Ch Rd | Locust |
| Sep 2025 | 13.79 | $262,000 | $18,999 | 0 Rocky River Rd | Oakboro |
| Sep 2025 | 5.80 | $95,000 | $16,379 | 16149 Swaringen Rd | Norwood |
| Sep 2025 | 6.04 | $95,000 | $15,728 | Vacant Cooper Rd | Norwood |
| Sep 2025 | 65.53 | $265,000 | $4,044 | 12987 Mission Church Rd | Locust |
| Sep 2025 | 13.45 | $265,000 | $19,697 | 12987 Mission Church Rd #5 | Locust |
| Sep 2025 | 1.90 | $58,500 | $30,789 | 36855 Melton Rd | Albemarle |
| Aug 2025 | 2.04 | $1,000 | $490 | Millingport Rd | |
| Aug 2025 | 1.65 | $115,000 | $69,697 | State Highway 73 | |
| Aug 2025 | 4.36 | $35,000 | $8,028 | 0 Destiny Dr Unit 7 | Mill Spring |
| Aug 2025 | 1.65 | $115,000 | $69,697 | 0 State Highway 73 | Albemarle |
| Aug 2025 | 26.09 | $225,000 | $8,624 | Harper Hearne Rd | New London |
| Aug 2025 | 3.73 | $92,000 | $24,645 | 41010 State Highway 740 Hwy #3 | New London |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $125,000 | $62,500 | 4329 Fork Rd | Norwood |
| Aug 2025 | 3.20 | $80,000 | $25,000 | State Highway 200 S | Stanfield |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $106,000 | $35,333 | 32952 Rowland Rd | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $645,500 | $356,633 | 28003 Barbees Grove Rd | Oakboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.60 | $17,500 | $10,938 | Hinson Parker Rd | |
| Jul 2025 | 1.57 | $589,000 | $375,160 | 211 Scout Rd | Locust |
| Jul 2025 | 60.83 | $2,553,000 | $41,969 | Northeast Connector | |
| Jul 2025 | 3.08 | $73,000 | $23,740 | 41010 State Highway 740 Hwy #1 | New London |
| Jul 2025 | 19.55 | $1,690,000 | $86,445 | 105 Bell Ave | Locust |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $45,000 | $22,500 | Silver Springs Rd | |
| Jul 2025 | 4.98 | $109,500 | $21,988 | 21291 Reeces Farm Rd | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $45,000 | $22,500 | 0 Silver Springs Rd | Norwood |
| Jul 2025 | 4.43 | $115,000 | $25,959 | Spiess Rd | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 3.45 | $60,000 | $17,391 | Knollwood Cir | |
| Jul 2025 | 4.43 | $115,000 | $25,959 | Vac Speiss Rd | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 2.17 | $60,000 | $27,650 | LOT Three Knollwood Cir | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 12.88 | $60,000 | $4,658 | 19783 Alpine Rd #C | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 109.25 | $170,000 | $1,556 | Mission Ch Rd | Locust |
| Jul 2025 | 12.52 | $178,500 | $14,257 | Harwood Rd | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 12.52 | $178,500 | $14,257 | 0 Harwood Rd | New London |
| Jul 2025 | 5.44 | $110,000 | $20,221 | 24229 State Highway 138 | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 5.44 | $110,000 | $20,221 | 24229 State Highway 138 #B | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 5.91 | $209,000 | $35,364 | Beverly Rd | Oakboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.28 | $30,000 | $23,438 | 1469 Hilltop St | Albemarle |
| Jul 2025 | 15.35 | $11,000 | $717 | Tucker Rd | |
| Jun 2025 | 8.72 | $85,000 | $9,748 | Vac Pennington Rd | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 4.30 | $10,000 | $2,326 | W Main St | |
| Jun 2025 | 11.24 | $295,000 | $26,246 | 12493 Mission Church Rd | Locust |
| Jun 2025 | 9.95 | $240,000 | $24,121 | 16040 McLester Rd | Oakboro |
| Jun 2025 | 5.82 | $145,000 | $24,914 | 24137 Saint Martin Rd #2 | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 9.95 | $240,000 | $24,121 | 0 McLester Rd | Oakboro |
| Jun 2025 | 2.15 | $20,000 | $9,302 | 36080 Banks Rd | Mount Pleasant |
| Jun 2025 | 3.65 | $152,250 | $41,712 | 1431 Swift Rd | Oakboro |
| Jun 2025 | 28.00 | $205,000 | $7,321 | 0 Old Mill Rd | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 6.33 | $160,000 | $25,277 | Farmridge Dr | |
| Jun 2025 | 23.70 | $368,000 | $15,527 | 44931 Gold Branch Rd | Richfield |
| Jun 2025 | 7.12 | $230,000 | $32,303 | 34583 Glory Hills Dr #3 | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 7.12 | $230,000 | $32,303 | 34583 Glory Hills Dr | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 3.85 | $80,000 | $20,779 | High Rock Rd | Richfield |
| Jun 2025 | 16.56 | $35,000 | $2,114 | Ridenhour Rd | Richfield |
| Jun 2025 | 1.35 | $12,000 | $8,889 | Vick Rd | |
| Jun 2025 | 1.97 | $3,000 | $1,523 | 24907 Odell Dr | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 16.54 | $70,000 | $4,232 | Mabry Rd | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 2.00 | $20,000 | $10,000 | 33665 Western Rd | Albemarle |
| Jun 2025 | 4.79 | $103,000 | $21,503 | 9904 State Highway 138 | Oakboro |
| Jun 2025 | 4.79 | $103,000 | $21,503 | 0 State Highway 138 | Oakboro |
| May 2025 | 11.75 | $220,000 | $18,723 | Silver Rd | Oakboro |
| May 2025 | 10.48 | $240,500 | $22,949 | Rocky River Rd | Oakboro |
| May 2025 | 6.49 | $125,000 | $19,260 | 0 Piedmont Rd | Albemarle |
| May 2025 | 1.41 | $35,000 | $24,823 | 208 W Whitley St | Norwood |
| May 2025 | 12.74 | $230,000 | $18,056 | 2 Ramsey Rd | Albemarle |
| May 2025 | 101.68 | $1,400,000 | $13,769 | City Lake Rd | |
| May 2025 | 101.68 | $1,400,000 | $13,769 | 0 City Lake Dr | Albemarle |
| May 2025 | 27.35 | $205,000 | $7,495 | Pennington Rd | |
| May 2025 | 2.39 | $67,000 | $28,033 | Vac Lowder Rd | New London |
| May 2025 | 16.00 | $390,000 | $24,375 | Vacant Land Kennel Rd | Stanfield |
| May 2025 | 1.40 | $112,000 | $80,000 | LOT 127 Edgewater Dr | Norwood |
| May 2025 | 8.37 | $175,000 | $20,913 | Vacant Biles Rd #3 | Albemarle |
| May 2025 | 3.00 | $40,000 | $13,333 | 24013 Quail Ridge Rd | Albemarle |
| May 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | Makayla Dr | Oakboro |
| May 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | 0 Makayla Dr | Oakboro |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Jan 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $60,000 |
| Recent Sales | 36 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 122 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.50 acres |
| Active Listings | 15 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.69 | $8,000 | 0 S Us Highway 52 | Norwood |
| Jan 2026 | 0.84 | $85,000 | LOT-19R Old Timber Way | Norwood |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $60,000 | 410 Moose St | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $20,500 | 0 Dewey St #37/38 | Badin |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $320,000 | 1021 Freeman View Dr | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 0.71 | $45,000 | Vacant Kingsley Dr | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 0.82 | $265,000 | 15186 Cove Point Ln #2 | Norwood |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $29,000 | 486 Skyline Dr | New London |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $50,000 | 0 Riley St #8 | Albemarle |
| Dec 2025 | 0.74 | $505,000 | LOT 98 Edgewater Dr | Norwood |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $445,000 | Prosperous | Locust |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $248,000 | McKee St | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $410,000 | Lynn Rd | Oakboro |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $241,500 | 1326 Columbus St | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 | $584,000 | 5668 Galloway Dr #B | Midland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.57 | $37,500 | Hyman Dr | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $227,000 | 205 S Slack St | Albemarle |
| Nov 2025 | 0.87 | $486,500 | 5668 Galloway Dr #A | Midland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $35,000 | Edgewood Dr | |
| Nov 2025 | 0.24 | $18,500 | Dr M L K Jr Dr | |
| Nov 2025 | 0.42 | $10,000 | Acorn Acres Rd | |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $10,000 | 0 Acorn Acres Rd | Norwood |
| Nov 2025 | 0.88 | $564,500 | 5634 Galloway Dr #B | Midland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $8,049 | 432 W 5th St | Oakboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $120,000 | Tranquil Bay Cir | |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $137,000 | 89 Brightwood Ct | Norwood |
| Oct 2025 | 0.88 | $47,500 | Tanglewood Dr | Locust |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $185,000 | Berry Hill Dr | Norwood |
| Oct 2025 | 0.44 | $60,000 | 607 Muirfield Dr | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $533,000 | 210 Fostoria Pl | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $350,000 | 608 Muirfield Dr | Albemarle |
| Oct 2025 | 0.56 | $12,000 | 495 Oak Rd | Norwood |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 | $10,000 | 48495 Ingram Rd | New London |
| Sep 2025 | 0.72 | $50,000 | Berry Hill Dr | |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 | $50,000 | 0 Berry Hill Dr | Norwood |
| Sep 2025 | 0.93 | $5,000 | 32481 Guard Rd | Albemarle |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 63,557 |
| Population (2020) | 62,504 |
| Population Growth | 1.68% |
| Median Household Income | $61,631 |
| Median Home Value | $214,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,292 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,856 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.6% |
| Median Age | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6,618 (10.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
Market Overview
Stanly County, North Carolina has a population of 63,557, which has grown 1.68% since 2020. The median household income is $61,631, below the national median of $74,580 by 17.4%. The housing vacancy rate of 13.6% 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 $21,503 per acre, with properties averaging 12.70 acres. There are currently 84 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Stanly County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Stanly County has a population of 63,557. The county has grown 1.68% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Stanly County?
The median household income in Stanly County is $61,631, which is 17.4% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Stanly County growing or shrinking?
Stanly County is growing. The population has increased 1.68% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Stanly County?
The median home value in Stanly County is $214,300. The housing vacancy rate is 13.6%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $21,503 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $60,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Stanly 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.