Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,676 ↑ 1.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $54,961 26% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $222,300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| Median Age | 47.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 27.6% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 74 transactions |
| Active Listings | 173 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 426 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $11,722 |
| Recent Sales | 63 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 208 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 23.34 acres |
| Active Listings | 124 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.29 | $34,000 | $26,357 | 0 Barking Dog Ln | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 2.24 | $194,500 | $86,830 | 63 Running Cedar Ln #63-65-67 | Mars Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 1.01 | $54,000 | $53,465 | 99 Cobblestone Dr | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 27.10 | $77,500 | $2,860 | Scronce Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.04 | $15,000 | $14,423 | LOT 81 Ball Camp Rd #81/1 | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.04 | $15,000 | $14,423 | LOT 53 Mountain Air Cc | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 11.40 | $65,500 | $5,746 | Scronce Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Jan 2026 | 25.00 | $175,000 | $7,000 | 0 Lost Hollow Rd | Burnsville |
| Jan 2026 | 5.14 | $90,000 | $17,510 | 713 White Oak Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Jan 2026 | 5.75 | $33,000 | $5,739 | Tbd Little Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.10 | $11,000 | $10,000 | 227 Birch Springs Ln | Mars Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 1.60 | $38,000 | $23,750 | 0 Running Cedar Ln #31 | Mars Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 1.55 | $10,000 | $6,452 | LOT 25 Andrew Banks Rd | Burnsville |
| Dec 2025 | 3.93 | $120,000 | $30,534 | 0 Sunrise Ln | Burnsville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.22 | $69,900 | $57,295 | 962 Lookout Dr | Mars Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 3.49 | $20,000 | $5,727 | 35 Heritage Ridge Loop | Burnsville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.21 | $28,000 | $23,140 | Lotawatah Dr #13 | Burnsville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.26 | $47,646 | $21,082 | 0 Joslin Ln | Burnsville |
| Nov 2025 | 424.90 | $4,200,000 | $9,885 | 135 Murphytown Rd | Burnsville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.28 | $66,000 | $51,362 | 539 Saw Mill Hollow Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 10.18 | $80,000 | $7,859 | Phillips Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 10.18 | $80,000 | $7,859 | 29 Phillips Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 49.90 | $250,000 | $5,010 | 0 Bald Mountain Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 14.70 | $123,000 | $8,367 | 522 Langford Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1450 White Oak Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Sep 2025 | 5.47 | $100,000 | $18,282 | 303 Festive Pine Trl | Green Mountain |
| Aug 2025 | 31.05 | $146,000 | $4,702 | 99 Phillips Rd | Burnsville |
| Aug 2025 | 4.85 | $39,000 | $8,041 | 0 Lickskillet Rd | Burnsville |
| Aug 2025 | 4.39 | $200,000 | $45,558 | 118 Boone St | Burnsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.66 | $75,000 | $45,181 | 346 Birch Springs Ln | Mars Hill |
| Aug 2025 | 11.00 | $44,100 | $4,009 | 197 State Hwy N | Green Mountain |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $185,000 | $80,435 | 251 Sunrise Ln | Burnsville |
| Jul 2025 | 3.48 | $125,000 | $35,920 | 0 Micaville Loop | Burnsville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.13 | $17,000 | $15,044 | 0 Lake Park Dr Lot 10 | Burnsville |
| Jul 2025 | 24.07 | $248,000 | $10,303 | SW Lot Silas Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.45 | $110,000 | $75,862 | 16 Ball Hooter Rd #16/6 | Burnsville |
| Jul 2025 | 113.87 | $700,000 | $6,147 | 520 White Oak Flats Rd | Green Mountain |
| Jun 2025 | 3.95 | $160,000 | $40,506 | 183 Wild Rose Lane | Burnsville |
| Jun 2025 | 5.11 | $180,000 | $35,225 | 7660 State Highway 80 S | Burnsville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.13 | $5,000 | $4,425 | 97-99 Goldenleaf Rd #97-99 | Mars Hill |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $21,200 | $20,990 | 0 High Peak Dr #48 | Burnsville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.15 | $6,000 | $5,217 | 635 Hill Top Dr | Burnsville |
| Jun 2025 | 13.46 | $174,500 | $12,964 | E Lot Silas Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| May 2025 | 14.05 | $145,000 | $10,320 | 1087 Plum Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| May 2025 | 11.10 | $100,000 | $9,009 | 149 Barn Rd | Burnsville |
| May 2025 | 8.60 | $100,000 | $11,628 | 104 Barn Rd | Green Mountain |
| May 2025 | 21.00 | $70,000 | $3,333 | Jacks Creek Rd | Green Mountain |
| May 2025 | 16.59 | $70,000 | $4,219 | 0 Jacks Creek Rd | Green Mountain |
| May 2025 | 9.03 | $120,000 | $13,289 | NW Lot Silas Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| May 2025 | 4.78 | $8,000 | $1,674 | 1277 Langford Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| May 2025 | 6.50 | $60,000 | $9,231 | 0 Hiking Trail Dr | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 8.36 | $148,000 | $17,703 | 244 Noelle Dr | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 24.08 | $1,000 | $42 | Butter Sop Rd | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 3.19 | $62,500 | $19,592 | 9999 Murphy Branch Rd | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.05 | $27,500 | $26,190 | 0 Laurel Acres Rd | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 466.94 | $3,222,000 | $6,900 | 1141 Toodies Creek Rd | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.02 | $23,500 | $23,039 | 12 Austin Mountain Dr | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.64 | $12,000 | $4,545 | Frosted Ln | Burnsville |
| Apr 2025 | 9.83 | $110,000 | $11,190 | 0 Barnyard Ln | Green Mountain |
| Mar 2025 | 10.38 | $112,000 | $10,790 | Arbuckle Rd | Burnsville |
| Mar 2025 | 1.97 | $32,400 | $16,447 | 0 Rainstone Dr #24 | Burnsville |
| Mar 2025 | 4.01 | $64,000 | $15,960 | Patton Thicket Rd | Burnsville |
| Mar 2025 | 5.46 | $64,000 | $11,722 | 0 Patton Thicket Rd | Burnsville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $22,000 |
| Recent Sales | 11 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 102 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.67 acres |
| Active Listings | 49 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.45 | $52,500 | 26 Austin Mountain Dr | Burnsville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.87 | $6,500 | 102 Flame Azalea Ln | Mars Hill |
| Feb 2026 | 0.86 | $15,000 | LOT 53 Mountain Air Dr #53/1 | Burnsville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $22,000 | 0 Trillium Ln #30 | Mars Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 0.38 | $48,000 | 251 Evergreen Rd | Burnsville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $11,000 | 344 Tearshirt Ln | Mars Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 0.59 | $200,000 | 11 W Main St | Burnsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.65 | $10,000 | 0 Rocky Fork Rd | Burnsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.87 | $75,000 | 124 Sweetwater Rdg | Burnsville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $56,500 | 71 Austin Mountain Dr #71/1 | Burnsville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.48 | $7,000 | 33 Heritage Ridge Loop | Burnsville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 18,676 |
| Population (2020) | 18,470 |
| Population Growth | 1.12% |
| Median Household Income | $54,961 |
| Median Home Value | $222,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,317 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,129 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 27.6% |
| Median Age | 47.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2,125 (11.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
Market Overview
Yancey County, North Carolina has a population of 18,676, which has grown 1.12% since 2020. The median household income is $54,961, below the national median of $74,580 by 26.3%. The housing vacancy rate of 27.6% suggests soft market conditions. Yancey 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 $10,080 per acre, with properties averaging 18.30 acres. There are currently 173 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Yancey County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Yancey County has a population of 18,676. The county has grown 1.12% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Yancey County?
The median household income in Yancey County is $54,961, which is 26.3% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Yancey County growing or shrinking?
Yancey County is growing. The population has increased 1.12% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Yancey County?
The median home value in Yancey County is $222,300. The housing vacancy rate is 27.6%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,080 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $21,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Yancey 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.