Most Affordable Cities in North Carolina
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in North Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. JAARS leads the ranking with a value of $9,999 and a population of 769.
The top three cities are JAARS ($9,999), East Laurinburg ($36,800), and Norman ($37,500). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in North Carolina.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | JAARS | $9,999 | 769 |
| #2 | East Laurinburg | $36,800 | 315 |
| #3 | Norman | $37,500 | 138 |
| #4 | Falkland | $45,800 | 119 |
| #5 | Rennert | $45,800 | 267 |
| #6 | Fair Bluff | $48,900 | 513 |
| #7 | Turkey | $49,200 | 446 |
| #8 | Dobbins Heights | $50,800 | 711 |
| #9 | Hoffman | $52,700 | 789 |
| #10 | Jackson | $55,200 | 688 |
| #11 | Cofield | $57,800 | 284 |
| #12 | Hobgood | $59,200 | 215 |
| #13 | Deep Run | $65,900 | 548 |
| #14 | South Weldon | $68,300 | 688 |
| #15 | Pink Hill | $69,000 | 470 |
| #16 | Roper | $72,100 | 586 |
| #17 | Kelford | $72,900 | 245 |
| #18 | Winton | $74,300 | 606 |
| #19 | Gibson | $75,000 | 752 |
| #20 | Hamilton | $75,000 | 183 |
| #21 | Speed | $75,400 | 81 |
| #22 | Scotland Neck | $76,100 | 2,087 |
| #23 | Gaston | $76,300 | 864 |
| #24 | Magnolia | $76,900 | 1,109 |
| #25 | Greenevers | $77,200 | 657 |
| #26 | Orrum | $77,500 | 56 |
| #27 | Hookerton | $77,700 | 468 |
| #28 | Rich Square | $78,300 | 780 |
| #29 | La Grange | $78,500 | 2,692 |
| #30 | Cove City | $78,800 | 583 |
| #31 | Conetoe | $79,000 | 562 |
| #32 | Maxton | $79,600 | 2,398 |
| #33 | Seaboard | $80,200 | 624 |
| #34 | Bowmore | $81,500 | 50 |
| #35 | Raemon | $81,600 | 257 |
| #36 | Enfield | $81,800 | 1,967 |
| #37 | Parmele | $81,900 | 288 |
| #38 | Middleburg | $82,200 | 179 |
| #39 | Sandyfield | $83,500 | 683 |
| #40 | Maury | $83,800 | 1,069 |
| #41 | Brunswick | $83,900 | 981 |
| #42 | Plymouth | $83,900 | 3,264 |
| #43 | South Rosemary | $84,100 | 2,522 |
| #44 | Red Springs | $85,400 | 3,107 |
| #45 | Ashley Heights | $85,700 | 301 |
| #46 | Robersonville | $85,900 | 1,319 |
| #47 | Fallston | $86,800 | 602 |
| #48 | Prospect | $86,800 | 850 |
| #49 | Kingstown | $87,100 | 499 |
| #50 | Light Oak | $87,100 | 321 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in North Carolina?
JAARS ranks #1 for most affordable cities in North Carolina with a value of $9,999 and a population of 769.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in North Carolina?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in North Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does North Carolina compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare North Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.