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The average Burke County, NC home value is $253,278, up 1.2% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 29 days. (Updated on )
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Typical Home Values: $253,278
1-Year Value Change: +1.2%
(Data through September 30, 2026)
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The median home value in Burke County, NC is $253,278 as of September 2026. This represents a 0.2% decrease compared to last month and a 1.3% increase year-over-year.
The median home value in Burke County, NC ($253,278) compares to North Carolina ($332,159) and the U.S. national median ($366,157).
The cities with the highest median home values in Burke County, NC include: Morganton ($261,310), Valdese ($248,816), Icard ($225,112), Rhodhiss ($150,888). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.