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 $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.

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: $172,899
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%

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#24. Bunn, NC

- Typical home value: $250,052
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%

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#23. Kenly, NC

- Typical home value: $260,753
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%

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#22. Selma, NC

- Typical home value: $275,820
- 1-year price change: -0.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%

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#21. Wilsons Mills, NC

- Typical home value: $276,764
- 1-year price change: -3.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#20. Princeton, NC

- Typical home value: $277,162
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

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#19. Smithfield, NC

- Typical home value: $293,391
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%

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#18. Louisburg, NC

- Typical home value: $310,828
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#17. Four Oaks, NC

- Typical home value: $311,925
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

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#16. Benson, NC

- Typical home value: $317,984
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%

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#15. Zebulon, NC

- Typical home value: $341,721
- 1-year price change: -1.0%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%

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#14. Franklinton, NC

- Typical home value: $361,642
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.9%

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#13. Clayton, NC

- Typical home value: $364,742
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%

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#12. Wendell, NC

- Typical home value: $369,603
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

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#11. Knightdale, NC

- Typical home value: $370,204
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%

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#10. Garner, NC

- Typical home value: $384,100
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

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#9. Willow Spring, NC

- Typical home value: $404,609
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%

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#8. Youngsville, NC

- Typical home value: $410,704
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#7. Raleigh, NC

- Typical home value: $433,996
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +30.9%

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#6. Morrisville, NC

- Typical home value: $480,926
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

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#5. Rolesville, NC

- Typical home value: $497,996
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%

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#4. Wake Forest, NC

- Typical home value: $512,161
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%

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#3. Holly Springs, NC

- Typical home value: $579,090
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +41.8%

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#2. Apex, NC

- Typical home value: $599,085
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

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#1. Cary, NC

- Typical home value: $626,396
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +44.0%

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