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Market MapNorth CarolinaYancey

Yancey County

North CarolinaPopulation: 18,538
50
/100
Hold
#599 of 1,000 counties
#53 in North Carolina (100 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$320,247
Median Home Price
40% above national median
$19,350/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
50/100
50
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
41/100

Based on -1.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
61/100

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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-1.9% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,538
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)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
GreeneNC
52$174,742Est. pending—HoldView
CurrituckNC
52$541,876$2,7256.03%HoldView
ClevelandNC
51$202,617$1,1586.86%HoldView
CaldwellNC
51$231,573$1,0745.56%HoldView
CurrentYanceyNC
50$320,247Est. pending—Hold
MecklenburgNC
48$416,475$1,7375.01%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldYancey is a neutral market.

Yancey County in North Carolina scores 50/100, ranking #599 of 1,000 US counties (top 77%). 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 Yancey with stronger cash flow

  • Cleveland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Currituck County for cash-flow rentals
  • Caldwell County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Yancey

  • Greene County, lower entry price
  • Cleveland County, lower entry price
  • Caldwell County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Yancey vs Cleveland for rentals
  • Yancey vs Caldwell for rentals
  • Yancey vs Greene 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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