Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 117,606 ↑ 0.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $58,082 22% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 69 transactions |
| Active Listings | 82 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 421 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $18,045 |
| Recent Sales | 46 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 155 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 12.11 acres |
| Active Listings | 39 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.71 | $49,000 | $28,655 | 1742 Durham Lake Road | Dudley |
| Mar 2026New | 76.60 | $690,000 | $9,008 | 420 Stuckey Rd | Fremont |
| Mar 2026New | 1.16 | $20,000 | $17,241 | 0 Armstrong Drive | Goldsboro |
| Mar 2026New | 4.96 | $150,000 | $30,242 | 3816 N Nc 581 Highway | Kenly |
| Feb 2026 | 13.00 | $120,000 | $9,231 | 2 Boswell Rd Lot 2 | Kenly |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $25,000 | $24,752 | 0 Amblewood Lane | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 10.76 | $169,900 | $15,790 | 3376 N Us Highway 13 N | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 5.55 | $185,000 | $33,333 | 459 Perkins Road Road | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 4.57 | $180,000 | $39,387 | 605 Dellwood Place | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 1.31 | $140,000 | $106,870 | 106 Deerborn Drive | Goldsboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 8.57 | $171,400 | $20,000 | 000 Providence Ch Road | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 1.04 | $26,000 | $25,000 | 254 Falling Creek Lane | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 4.16 | $60,000 | $14,423 | 103 E Kelliwood Drive | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 5.40 | $52,500 | $9,722 | 00 N Nc-111 | Pikeville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.39 | $50,000 | $35,971 | Lot 1 & 2 Perkins Drive | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 21.48 | $174,900 | $8,142 | 0 Corbett Hill Road | Mount Olive |
| Nov 2025 | 43.10 | $350,000 | $8,121 | 0 Owens Farm Road | Fremont |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $22,000 | $21,569 | 1800 Tommys Road | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 5.82 | $175,000 | $30,069 | 461 Perkins Road | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 1.15 | $15,264 | $13,273 | 1800 N William St | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $6,400 | $5,664 | 1900 N William St | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 204 Mill Creek Road | Princeton |
| Oct 2025 | 64.19 | $300,000 | $4,674 | 0 Old Grantham Road | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 3.94 | $39,900 | $10,127 | 1502 Mt Carmel Church Road | Pikeville |
| Sep 2025 | 51.49 | $251,000 | $4,875 | 0 Old Mill Road | Stantonsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 6.09 | $400,000 | $65,681 | 1210 Capps Bridge Rd SW Lot 8 | Pikeville |
| Sep 2025 | 8.00 | $220,000 | $27,500 | 0 E Us 70 Highway | Goldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 1.43 | $30,000 | $20,979 | 0 Arrington Bridge Road | Goldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 9.51 | $49,900 | $5,247 | 0 Stoney Creek Ch Drive | Goldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 13.10 | $72,500 | $5,534 | Lot 8 Ebenezer Church Road | Goldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 9.12 | $125,000 | $13,706 | 432 Sambo Lambert Road | Goldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 1.33 | $24,000 | $18,045 | 2441 Oberry Road | Mount Olive |
| Aug 2025 | 3.47 | $120,000 | $34,582 | 485 Perkins Road Road | Goldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 19.00 | $185,000 | $9,737 | 663 Saulston Road | Goldsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.50 | $400,000 | $266,667 | 239 Oberry Rd | Dudley |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 000 W Nc 55 Hwy | Mount Olive |
| Jul 2025 | 7.76 | $96,000 | $12,371 | 3978 Nc-222 Highway E | Stantonsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 11.41 | $179,900 | $15,767 | 118 Trailwater Drive | Goldsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 1.52 | $40,000 | $26,316 | 109 Marianna Drive | Goldsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 1.03 | $295,500 | $286,893 | 345 Paul Hare Rd | Goldsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 25.75 | $179,900 | $6,986 | Parcel 2 Swinson Drive | Dudley |
| May 2025 | 20.00 | $424,000 | $21,200 | 2044 Nc Hwy 222 W | Fremont |
| Apr 2025 | 44.74 | $323,750 | $7,236 | 000 Old Jason Road | La Grange |
| Apr 2025 | 14.46 | $80,000 | $5,533 | 3295 Big Daddys Road | Pikeville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.19 | $95,000 | $43,379 | 0 W New Hope Road | Goldsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 19.08 | $20,000 | $1,048 | 000 Tommys Road | Goldsboro |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $20,500 |
| Recent Sales | 23 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 85 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 43 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.32 | $15,000 | 212 S Brazil Street | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.75 | $49,000 | 15 Old Mill Place | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $20,500 | 404 Lime Street | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $20,500 | 404 Lime St Lot 13 | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.52 | $29,500 | 403 W Oak St | Goldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.26 | $16,500 | 401 N Virginia St | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 0.43 | $65,000 | 200 Friendswood Drive | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 0.43 | $65,000 | 200 Friendswood Dr Lot 33 | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $6,000 | 00 Walker Street | Goldsboro |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $29,000 | 213 Douglas St Street | Goldsboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $5,000 | 29 Walker Street | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $7,900 | 0 W Holly St #82 | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $53,000 | 409 Tryon Drive | Goldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.67 | $45,840 | Lot 14 NW Pony Circle | Pikeville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $22,000 | Whitfield Dr Lot 148 | Goldsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 0.62 | $275,000 | 283 Paul Hare Rd | Goldsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 0.49 | $20,000 | 000 Stevens Mill Road | Goldsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $10,500 | 110 Buckingham Dr | Dudley |
| Nov 2025 | 0.34 | $18,000 | 105 Southfork Place | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.19 | $7,208 | 0 Frank St | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.22 | $6,890 | 1808 N William St | Goldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.96 | $70,000 | 204 Mill Creek Rd #8 | Princeton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.49 | $6,420 | 506 Summerlin Dr #19 | Goldsboro |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 117,606 |
| Population (2020) | 117,333 |
| Population Growth | 0.23% |
| Median Household Income | $58,082 |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 53,134 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,246 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.8% |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11,536 (9.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
Market Overview
Wayne County, North Carolina has a population of 117,606, which has grown 0.23% since 2020. The median household income is $58,082, below the national median of $74,580 by 22.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 11.8% suggests balanced market conditions. Wayne 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 $15,024 per acre, with properties averaging 13.70 acres. There are currently 82 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Wayne County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Wayne County has a population of 117,606. The county has grown 0.23% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
The median household income in Wayne County is $58,082, which is 22.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Wayne County growing or shrinking?
Wayne County is growing. The population has increased 0.23% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Wayne County?
The median home value in Wayne County is $162,700. The housing vacancy rate is 11.8%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $15,024 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $24,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Wayne County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Wayne 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.