Real Estate Investing in Washington, North Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 24,568 • Beaufort County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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: 15.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 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 $245,149
Avg Monthly Rent $1,184
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Washington Real Estate

Washington in North Carolina is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

clearly Washington's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Washington are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in North Carolina.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Washington a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Washington, NC

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Avg Home Value
$245,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,184
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Washington, NC metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Washington, NC metro
0
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Washington

1 College 1,785 Students 1,037 Off-Campus Renters
C
Beaufort County Community College
2-Year Public · 1,785 students
📍 ~1,037 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,037 students living off-campus, Washington has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Neighborhoods in Washington

ZIP Codes in Washington, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington, NC

Which real estate strategy fits Washington, NC?

The best-fit strategy in Washington, NC is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Washington, NC?

Rental vacancy in Washington, NC is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How much is rent in Washington, NC?

Rents in Washington, NC run near $1,184/mo. Compared with median home prices of $245K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What does house hacking look like in Washington, NC?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Washington, NC reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What price range are homes in Washington, NC?

Median home price in Washington, NC is near $245K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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