Cities with the most expensive homes in the Raleigh metro area

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January 27, 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 $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

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: $156,563
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.1%

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#24. Bunn, NC

- Typical home value: $237,808
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#23. Kenly, NC

- Typical home value: $245,701
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +49.1%

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#22. Princeton, NC

- Typical home value: $259,729
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%

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#21. Selma, NC

- Typical home value: $261,718
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +35.4%

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#20. Wilsons Mills, NC

- Typical home value: $272,761
- 1-year price change: -3.6%
- 5-year price change: +41.9%

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#19. Smithfield, NC

- Typical home value: $283,747
- 1-year price change: -2.1%
- 5-year price change: +41.8%

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#18. Four Oaks, NC

- Typical home value: $293,519
- 1-year price change: -1.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.3%

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#17. Louisburg, NC

- Typical home value: $300,846
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +48.1%

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#16. Benson, NC

- Typical home value: $305,379
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +42.4%

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#15. Zebulon, NC

- Typical home value: $334,604
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#14. Franklinton, NC

- Typical home value: $354,526
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +44.3%

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#13. Knightdale, NC

- Typical home value: $359,881
- 1-year price change: -3.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.1%

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#12. Clayton, NC

- Typical home value: $360,027
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.7%

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#11. Wendell, NC

- Typical home value: $363,492
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +38.4%

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#10. Garner, NC

- Typical home value: $376,033
- 1-year price change: -2.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.9%

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#9. Willow Spring, NC

- Typical home value: $397,649
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +40.6%

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#8. Youngsville, NC

- Typical home value: $401,933
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +42.1%

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#7. Raleigh, NC

- Typical home value: $424,925
- 1-year price change: -2.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%

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#6. Morrisville, NC

- Typical home value: $477,937
- 1-year price change: -4.3%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%

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#5. Rolesville, NC

- Typical home value: $496,821
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: +41.0%

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#4. Wake Forest, NC

- Typical home value: $508,022
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%

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#3. Holly Springs, NC

- Typical home value: $572,231
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +47.7%

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#2. Apex, NC

- Typical home value: $591,618
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +48.6%

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#1. Cary, NC

- Typical home value: $614,634
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: +49.3%

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