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Housing

& Real Estate

Housing Options to Suit Your Needs
K nown for its wide-open mountain

landscapes, amazing views and historic
downtowns, Wilkes County has become a
popular place for people of all ages to put
down roots. Whatever setting you are looking
for in a home, you can find it in Wilkes County.

With a median home cost of $124,000 and
average monthly renter costs of $625,
properties are attainable for prospective
residents in all stages of life. Young families can
easily find a starter home near great schools,
recent college grads love the rental properties
close to – or within – our vibrant downtowns,
and retirees jump at the chance to claim their
mountainside dream home.

FACTS

• Cost of Living: 18% Lower than U.S. Average,
8% Lower than N.C. Average
• Homeownership: 74.2%
• Median Home Value: $124,000
• Median Renter Costs: $625
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Sperling’s Best Places

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