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Market MapNorth CarolinaCaldwell

Caldwell County

North CarolinaPopulation: 80,716
66
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#8 in North Carolina (100 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 20, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$242,951
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,458/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
66/100
66
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
70/100

Based on 2.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
78/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
80,716
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
PerquimansNC
68$264,692Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentCaldwellNC
66$242,951Est. pending—Buy
DavidsonNC
65$264,061$1,4466.57%BuyView
CherokeeNC
62$274,117$1,6257.11%BuyView
CumberlandNC
61$227,591$1,4227.50%BuyView
SurryNC
60$220,321Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyCaldwell offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Caldwell County in North Carolina scores 66/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Caldwell with stronger cash flow

  • Cumberland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Cherokee County for cash-flow rentals
  • Davidson County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Caldwell

  • Surry County, lower entry price
  • Cumberland County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Caldwell vs Davidson for rentals
  • Caldwell vs Perquimans for rentals
  • Caldwell vs Cherokee for rentals
All counties in North Carolina →

Rent vs buy in North Carolina cities

Rent vs buy in Charlotte, NCMedian $416,475 · rent $1,737/moRent vs buy in Raleigh, NCMedian $474,088 · rent $1,668/moRent vs buy in Greensboro, NCMedian $270,247 · rent $1,424/moRent vs buy in Durham, NCMedian $394,861 · rent $1,628/moRent vs buy in Winston-Salem, NCMedian $277,643 · rent $1,545/moAll North Carolina citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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