Cities with the most expensive homes in the Raleigh metro area

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February 24, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Raleigh metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Raleigh metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 25 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#25. Newton Grove, NC

- Typical home value: $160,748
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%

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#24. Bunn, NC

- Typical home value: $242,501
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +33.3%

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#23. Kenly, NC

- Typical home value: $255,263
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.5%

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#22. Princeton, NC

- Typical home value: $270,616
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.8%

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#21. Selma, NC

- Typical home value: $271,810
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#20. Wilsons Mills, NC

- Typical home value: $273,779
- 1-year price change: -3.9%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#19. Smithfield, NC

- Typical home value: $290,117
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#18. Louisburg, NC

- Typical home value: $304,663
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%

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#17. Four Oaks, NC

- Typical home value: $305,691
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%

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#16. Benson, NC

- Typical home value: $313,372
- 1-year price change: -1.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%

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#15. Zebulon, NC

- Typical home value: $339,602
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%

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#14. Franklinton, NC

- Typical home value: $356,706
- 1-year price change: -0.7%
- 5-year price change: +39.9%

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#13. Clayton, NC

- Typical home value: $361,398
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%

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#12. Wendell, NC

- Typical home value: $367,020
- 1-year price change: -2.1%
- 5-year price change: +34.5%

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#11. Knightdale, NC

- Typical home value: $367,048
- 1-year price change: -3.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.6%

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#10. Garner, NC

- Typical home value: $379,647
- 1-year price change: -2.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%

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#9. Willow Spring, NC

- Typical home value: $400,601
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%

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#8. Youngsville, NC

- Typical home value: $406,541
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#7. Raleigh, NC

- Typical home value: $428,831
- 1-year price change: -2.6%
- 5-year price change: +32.7%

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#6. Morrisville, NC

- Typical home value: $478,442
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: +34.4%

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#5. Rolesville, NC

- Typical home value: $494,745
- 1-year price change: -2.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%

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#4. Wake Forest, NC

- Typical home value: $507,778
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%

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#3. Holly Springs, NC

- Typical home value: $574,492
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%

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#2. Apex, NC

- Typical home value: $594,507
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +45.1%

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#1. Cary, NC

- Typical home value: $620,401
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +45.9%

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