Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 244,975 ↑ 2.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $99,243 33% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $374,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 171 transactions |
| Active Listings | 153 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 157 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $42,278 |
| Recent Sales | 150 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 151 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 11.41 acres |
| Active Listings | 126 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4.60 | $120,000 | $26,087 | 0 Old Monroe Marshville Rd | Wingate |
| Mar 2026 | 3.11 | $215,000 | $69,132 | 1110 W Unionville Indian Trail Rd #3 | Monroe |
| Mar 2026 | 11.00 | $385,000 | $34,990 | 1013 S Oakshire Ln #4 | Waxhaw |
| Mar 2026 | 23.00 | $367,500 | $15,978 | Willis Long Rd | Monroe |
| Mar 2026 | 5.36 | $315,000 | $58,769 | 8824 Simpson Rd | Waxhaw |
| Feb 2026 | 16.66 | $2,100,000 | $126,050 | 3009 Forest Lawn Dr | Matthews |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $135,500 | $134,158 | 1704 Watersmark Dr #18 | Monroe |
| Feb 2026 | 2.71 | $735,500 | $271,402 | Weddington Rd | Matthews |
| Feb 2026 | 1.71 | $425,000 | $248,248 | 520 Weddington Rd | Waxhaw |
| Feb 2026 | 7.65 | $115,000 | $15,033 | 0 Philadelphia Church Rd | Marshville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5.09 | $90,000 | $17,678 | 0 Misty Pond Rd | Marshville |
| Feb 2026 | 10.33 | $257,000 | $24,879 | 0 Lucy Short Cut Rd #1 | Marshville |
| Feb 2026 | 5.26 | $132,000 | $25,086 | TRACT 4 Faulks Church Rd | Wingate |
| Feb 2026 | 1.25 | $92,500 | $74,000 | 1124 McIntyre Rd | Wingate |
| Feb 2026 | 17.24 | $290,000 | $16,825 | 0 Hasty Rd | Marshville |
| Feb 2026 | 7.58 | $154,900 | $20,435 | 3 Medlin Rd | Monroe |
| Feb 2026 | 6.57 | $154,900 | $23,577 | 4 Medlin Rd | Monroe |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $22,000 | $22,000 | 709 Bruce Thomas Rd | Monroe |
| Feb 2026 | 50.00 | $285,000 | $5,700 | W Duncan Rd | Indian Trail |
| Feb 2026 | 10.01 | $285,000 | $28,472 | 0 W Duncan Rd | Indian Trail |
| Jan 2026 | 1.10 | $100,000 | $90,909 | 113 Lineview Dr | Matthews |
| Jan 2026 | 50.00 | $705,000 | $14,100 | 0 Cunningham Ln | Indian Trail |
| Jan 2026 | 1.30 | $50,000 | $38,462 | 6920 Concord Hwy | Monroe |
| Jan 2026 | 5.12 | $275,000 | $53,711 | 9021 McElroy Rd | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 2.10 | $285,000 | $135,714 | 6107 Jeanne Dr | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 3.55 | $75,000 | $21,127 | 0 Whispering Hollow Ln | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 1.37 | $157,500 | $114,964 | 6918 My Ladys Way | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 1.64 | $338,000 | $206,098 | 3148 Brayland Ave | Matthews |
| Jan 2026 | 20.63 | $535,000 | $25,937 | 1016 S Oakshire Ln #6 | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 3.55 | $1,325,000 | $373,239 | 7918 Skye Knoll Dr #152 | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 2.20 | $155,000 | $70,423 | 1818 New Salem Rd | Monroe |
| Jan 2026 | 3.85 | $399,900 | $103,870 | Machado Dr | Indian Trail |
| Jan 2026 | 16.19 | $950,000 | $58,678 | 8215 Highway 75 | Waxhaw |
| Dec 2025 | 92.00 | $371,500 | $4,038 | 3318 Lucy Short Cut Rd | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 14.55 | $371,025 | $25,500 | 0 Lucy Short Cut Rd #4 | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 49.12 | $3,913,115 | $79,664 | Lawyers Road Lawyers Rd | Matthews |
| Dec 2025 | 11.00 | $550,000 | $50,000 | Shelf Rd | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 59.71 | $550,000 | $9,211 | 0 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 3.01 | $119,500 | $39,701 | 1510 Old Lawyers Rd | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.09 | $135,000 | $123,740 | 1904 New Salem Rd | Monroe |
| Dec 2025 | 30.31 | $175,000 | $5,774 | Little Staton Rd | Marshville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.96 | $365,000 | $123,311 | 6413 Highway 75 | Mineral Springs |
| Dec 2025 | 2.00 | $170,000 | $84,830 | 1908 New Salem Rd | Monroe |
| Nov 2025 | 10.48 | $231,000 | $22,042 | 2316 Wolf Pond Rd | Monroe |
| Nov 2025 | 2.81 | $155,000 | $55,141 | 0 Stack Rd | Monroe |
| Nov 2025 | 5.20 | $250,000 | $48,077 | 9128 Kensington Dr #3 | Waxhaw |
| Nov 2025 | 20.09 | $680,000 | $33,839 | 9515 Concord Hwy | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 4.93 | $165,000 | $33,469 | 10 Duck Creek Ln | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 20.07 | $325,000 | $16,193 | 5429 Flint Ridge Church Rd | Marshville |
| Nov 2025 | 5.32 | $276,000 | $51,880 | 0 Friendly Baptist Church Rd #3 | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 5.32 | $266,000 | $50,000 | 0 Friendly Baptist Church Rd #4 | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 5.60 | $151,000 | $26,964 | 0 Snyders Store Rd | Wingate |
| Nov 2025 | 52.20 | $465,000 | $8,908 | 6024 White Store Pageland Rd | Marshville |
| Nov 2025 | 3.08 | $549,000 | $178,363 | 646 Weddington Rd | Matthews |
| Nov 2025 | 13.32 | $255,000 | $19,144 | 2015 Snyders Store Rd | Wingate |
| Nov 2025 | 10.00 | $267,500 | $26,750 | 0 Lucy Short Cut Rd #B | Marshville |
| Nov 2025 | 4.00 | $495,000 | $123,750 | 7822 McCall Rd | Waxhaw |
| Nov 2025 | 1.09 | $50,000 | $45,872 | Winchester Rd | Monroe |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $165,000 | $82,500 | 1814 New Salem Rd | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 8.34 | $1,300,000 | $155,875 | 2616 Brickyard Rd | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.23 | $305,000 | $247,967 | 236 Steeplechase Cir #4 | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 13.50 | $105,000 | $7,778 | 0 White Store Rd | Pageland |
| Oct 2025 | 1.35 | $1,300,000 | $962,963 | 8710 Chewton Glen Dr | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 16.73 | $292,000 | $17,454 | 0 Mills Harris Rd | Wingate |
| Oct 2025 | 16.00 | $420,000 | $26,250 | 6318 Army Rd | Marshville |
| Oct 2025 | 5.52 | $120,000 | $21,739 | 0 W 218th Hwy | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 11.02 | $400,000 | $36,284 | 0 S Providence Rd #8 | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 3.10 | $150,000 | $48,387 | 0 Monticello St #30-31-34 | Indian Trail |
| Oct 2025 | 1.12 | $150,000 | $133,929 | 0 Potter Rd S | Mineral Springs |
| Oct 2025 | 21.18 | $575,500 | $27,172 | 0 Simpson Rd | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $50,000 | $25,000 | 0 Pigg Mattox Rd | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $155,000 | $31,000 | 4619 Philadelphia Church Rd | Marshville |
| Oct 2025 | 6.39 | $275,000 | $43,036 | 0 Forest Springs Dr | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.17 | $55,000 | $47,009 | 4114 Water Way Dr | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $55,000 | $48,673 | 4110 Water Way Dr | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 3.62 | $200,000 | $55,249 | 0 S Providence Rd #2 | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 10.69 | $742,000 | $69,411 | 6521 Steele Rd | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $500,000 | $250,000 | Walden Ln | Matthews |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 0 Cull Williams Ln | Indian Trail |
| Oct 2025 | 57.00 | $1,500,000 | $26,316 | 0 W Unionville Indian Trail Rd | Monroe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.20 | $140,000 | $116,667 | 0 Raymond Helms Rd | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 6.02 | $159,000 | $26,412 | 160 Pine Log Rd | Polkton |
| Oct 2025 | 5.08 | $324,000 | $63,780 | 6315 McWhorter Rd #5 | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 3.76 | $155,000 | $41,256 | 0 S Providence Rd #1 | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 2.94 | $275,000 | $93,537 | 6634 Sadler Rd | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 5.26 | $285,000 | $54,183 | 1501 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd S | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 2.15 | $85,000 | $39,535 | 0 Pageland Hwy | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 11.10 | $465,000 | $41,892 | 7A Three Lakes Trl | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 1.75 | $185,000 | $105,714 | 6914 My Ladys Way | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $475,000 | $95,000 | 4521 Waxhaw Hwy | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 12.05 | $330,000 | $27,388 | 0 Winchester Rd #1 | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 2.34 | $500,000 | $213,675 | 0 Belle Forest Ct #94 | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 4.00 | $275,000 | $68,750 | 6317 McNeely Rd | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 7.90 | $334,000 | $42,278 | Highway 74 | Marshville |
| Sep 2025 | 96.00 | $2,150,000 | $22,396 | 4911 S Potter Rd | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 4.47 | $90,000 | $20,134 | 0 Deep Springs Rd | Peachland |
| Sep 2025 | 23.78 | $1,065,626 | $44,812 | 1220 Cuthbertson Rd | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 1.94 | $150,500 | $77,577 | 0 Duck Point Dr | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 25.82 | $850,000 | $32,920 | 1800 Price Rd | Indian Trail |
| Sep 2025 | 4.35 | $220,000 | $50,575 | 5822 Potter Rd S | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 10.00 | $380,000 | $38,000 | 0 Tom Greene Rd | Waxhaw |
| Sep 2025 | 11.60 | $500,000 | $43,103 | 2700 Farm House Ln | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 38.00 | $684,000 | $18,000 | 0 Plyler Mill Rd | Monroe |
| Aug 2025 | 15.00 | $519,000 | $34,600 | 0 Lucy Short Cut Rd #6 | Marshville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $26,000 | $26,000 | 5606 Flint Ridge Church Rd | Marshville |
| Aug 2025 | 11.68 | $460,000 | $39,384 | 7710 Sims Rd | Waxhaw |
| Aug 2025 | 6.29 | $80,500 | $12,798 | 0 Belk Mill Rd | Wingate |
| Aug 2025 | 12.55 | $425,000 | $33,865 | 1011 Three Lakes Trl | Waxhaw |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $225,000 | $45,000 | 102 Serenity Creek Dr | Waxhaw |
| Aug 2025 | 4.48 | $22,000 | $4,911 | 0 Davis Rd | Waxhaw |
| Aug 2025 | 11.56 | $320,000 | $27,686 | 6930 Concord Hwy | Monroe |
| Aug 2025 | 13.50 | $460,000 | $34,079 | 5621 Fish Rd | Marshville |
| Aug 2025 | 16.70 | $92,000 | $5,509 | 0 Providence Rd S | Waxhaw |
| Aug 2025 | 6.00 | $105,000 | $17,500 | 0 Marshville Olive Branch Rd | Marshville |
| Aug 2025 | 31.42 | $168,462 | $5,362 | 6508 Concord Hwy | Monroe |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $235,000 | $47,000 | 5710 Lander Benton Rd | Monroe |
| Aug 2025 | 4.06 | $119,900 | $29,532 | LOT 3 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 50.00 | $1,100,000 | $22,000 | 10016 Morgan Mill Rd | Monroe |
| Jul 2025 | 3.96 | $350,000 | $88,384 | 7905 W Duncan Rd | Indian Trail |
| Jul 2025 | 7.98 | $425,000 | $53,258 | 6207 Indian Trail Fairview Rd | Indian Trail |
| Jul 2025 | 41.51 | $850,000 | $20,477 | Pleasant Hill Church Rd | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 122.70 | $2,196,000 | $17,897 | 0 Lucy Short Cut Rd | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.17 | $185,000 | $158,120 | 7006 Waxhaw Crossing Dr | Waxhaw |
| Jul 2025 | 1.46 | $325,000 | $222,603 | LOT 37 Willow Oaks Trl | Matthews |
| Jul 2025 | 14.23 | $300,000 | $21,082 | 7322 State Highway 218 E | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $161,000 | $161,000 | 14721 Lawyers Rd | Matthews |
| Jul 2025 | 11.21 | $440,000 | $39,251 | 1021 Three Lakes Trl | Waxhaw |
| Jul 2025 | 20.60 | $430,000 | $20,874 | 0 Monroe Ansonville Rd | Wingate |
| Jul 2025 | 2.37 | $84,900 | $35,899 | LOT 5 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $84,900 | $36,913 | LOT 4 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $328,500 | $328,500 | 2515 Forest Lawn Dr | Matthews |
| Jul 2025 | 1.52 | $985,000 | $648,026 | 510 Ancient Oaks Ln | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 1.84 | $78,700 | $42,842 | 183AC Philadelphia Church Rd | Marshville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $299,000 | $99,667 | 8413 Walkup Rd | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 2.59 | $420,000 | $162,162 | 3324 Presson Rd | Monroe |
| Jun 2025 | 10.12 | $169,900 | $16,790 | LOT 1 High Ridge Church Rd | Marshville |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $345,000 | $34,500 | 114 Serenity Creek Dr | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 3.11 | $325,000 | $104,502 | 2811 Harrington Pl | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 2.10 | $265,000 | $126,190 | 1626 Fletcher Broome Rd | Monroe |
| Jun 2025 | 1.39 | $59,900 | $42,970 | LOT 1 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Jun 2025 | 2.85 | $84,900 | $29,831 | LOT 6 Jesse Rushing Rd | Marshville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.85 | $155,000 | $83,784 | 0 Conner Ct | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 3.60 | $95,000 | $26,389 | 0 Billy Howie Rd | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 2.27 | $215,000 | $94,714 | 4833 Pimlico Ln | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 1.50 | $122,000 | $81,333 | 4417 Waxhaw Hwy | Monroe |
| Jun 2025 | 2.72 | $165,000 | $60,662 | 6904 Shady Oak Ln | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 3.29 | $349,500 | $106,231 | LOT 26 Oxford Ter | Matthews |
| Jun 2025 | 5.10 | $175,000 | $34,314 | 0 McElroy Rd #168 | Waxhaw |
| Jun 2025 | 4.00 | $105,000 | $26,250 | LOT 3 Oak Dr | Monroe |
| May 2025 | 12.17 | $1,550,000 | $127,362 | 3308 Forest Lawn Dr | Matthews |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $128,000 |
| Recent Sales | 21 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 89 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.63 acres |
| Active Listings | 27 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.92 | $150,000 | 219 Barra Dr #4 | Waxhaw |
| Mar 2026 | 0.80 | $75,000 | 117 Todd Cir | Wingate |
| Feb 2026 | 0.79 | $170,000 | 0 Rockwood Dr | Waxhaw |
| Feb 2026 | 0.72 | $425,000 | 207 Woodswail Ct | Waxhaw |
| Feb 2026 | 0.93 | $325,000 | 0 Lochaven Rd | Waxhaw |
| Jan 2026 | 0.40 | $40,000 | LOT 8 Brown Ln | Indian Trail |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $30,000 | 0 Woodhaven Ln #15/16 | Indian Trail |
| Jan 2026 | 0.70 | $63,000 | 0 Jeffrey Cir #1 | Wingate |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $121,000 | John St #2-3-4 | Monroe |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $110,000 | 4617 Willoway Ln | Monroe |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $500 | 3013 Medlin Rd | Monroe |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $240,000 | 1206 Anniston Pl | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $40,000 | Carr St | Monroe |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $662,000 | Idlewild Rd | Indian Trail |
| Nov 2025 | 0.70 | $450,000 | 602 Sorrell Spring Ct #197 | Waxhaw |
| Oct 2025 | 0.93 | $380,000 | 3140 Brayland Ave | Matthews |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $128,000 | 4216 Scarlet St | Matthews |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $80,000 | 0 Talleyrand Ave | Monroe |
| Sep 2025 | 0.93 | $300,000 | 4812 Beulah Church Rd | Weddington |
| Sep 2025 | 0.90 | $120,000 | 0 Moser Cir #23-B | Indian Trail |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $540,000 | 502 Ancient Oak Ln #5 | Waxhaw |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 244,975 |
| Population (2020) | 238,267 |
| Population Growth | 2.82% |
| Median Household Income | $99,243 |
| Median Home Value | $374,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 86,730 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,499 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40,533 (16.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
Market Overview
Union County, North Carolina has a population of 244,975, which has grown 2.82% since 2020. The median household income is $99,243, above the national median of $74,580 by 33.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 5.2% suggests tight market conditions. Union 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 $42,085 per acre, with properties averaging 11.40 acres. There are currently 153 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Union County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Union County has a population of 244,975. The county has grown 2.82% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Union County?
The median household income in Union County is $99,243, which is 33.1% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Union County growing or shrinking?
Union County is growing. The population has increased 2.82% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Union County?
The median home value in Union County is $374,400. The housing vacancy rate is 5.2%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $42,085 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $199,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Union 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.