Cities with the most expensive homes in the Raleigh metro area

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July 21, 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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.

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: $175,419
- 1-year price change: +10.4%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#24. Bunn, NC

- Typical home value: $253,787
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +26.7%

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#23. Kenly, NC

- Typical home value: $261,761
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.5%

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#22. Selma, NC

- Typical home value: $277,794
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%

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#21. Princeton, NC

- Typical home value: $279,011
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%

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#20. Wilsons Mills, NC

- Typical home value: $279,136
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +27.6%

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#19. Smithfield, NC

- Typical home value: $295,217
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%

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#18. Louisburg, NC

- Typical home value: $312,329
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#17. Four Oaks, NC

- Typical home value: $314,063
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%

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#16. Benson, NC

- Typical home value: $320,636
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +29.9%

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#15. Zebulon, NC

- Typical home value: $345,337
- 1-year price change: -0.7%
- 5-year price change: +23.7%

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#14. Franklinton, NC

- Typical home value: $360,591
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#13. Clayton, NC

- Typical home value: $367,056
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%

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#12. Knightdale, NC

- Typical home value: $370,516
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +22.8%

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#11. Wendell, NC

- Typical home value: $371,918
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +24.6%

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#10. Garner, NC

- Typical home value: $385,626
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%

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#9. Willow Spring, NC

- Typical home value: $409,147
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +27.9%

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#8. Youngsville, NC

- Typical home value: $411,370
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +28.6%

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#7. Raleigh, NC

- Typical home value: $436,056
- 1-year price change: -2.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.3%

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#6. Morrisville, NC

- Typical home value: $481,243
- 1-year price change: -5.2%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%

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#5. Rolesville, NC

- Typical home value: $501,211
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.9%

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#4. Wake Forest, NC

- Typical home value: $515,729
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%

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#3. Holly Springs, NC

- Typical home value: $583,189
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%

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#2. Apex, NC

- Typical home value: $603,237
- 1-year price change: -2.2%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%

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#1. Cary, NC

- Typical home value: $631,158
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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