Real Estate Investing in Ferguson, North Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,368 • Wilkes County

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Should you buy in Ferguson, NC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 23.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $225,076
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ferguson Real Estate

Ferguson (North Carolina) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Ferguson is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Ferguson are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Population dynamics in Ferguson haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with tepid income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in North Wilkesboro, NC

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Avg Home Value
$225,076
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on North Wilkesboro, NC metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
79%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — North Wilkesboro, NC metro
0
Days to pending
5.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ferguson, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferguson, NC

What is the median home value in Ferguson, NC?

Expect median prices around $225K in Ferguson, NC. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

What kind of tenants rent in Ferguson, NC?

Tenant quality in Ferguson, NC ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $873/mo.

How landlord-friendly is Ferguson, NC?

The landlord environment in Ferguson, NC is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What investment strategy works best in Ferguson, NC?

Most investors in Ferguson, NC run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is Ferguson in NC worth investing in?

Our data puts Ferguson, NC at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $225K and rents around $873/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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