Housing in Lake Waccamaw, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$311,331
Lake Waccamaw vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Lake Waccamaw is highlighted.
Median Home Value
74th%ilemost expensive$294,800show rank
Median Rent
61st%ilemost expensive rent$1,069show rank
Rent Burden
31st%ilehighest rent burden16.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$294,800
Median Rent
$1,069
Total Housing Units
951
Vacancy Rate
37.0%
Owner Occupied
84.6%
Renter Occupied
15.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,331
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,233
Housing Types
Single Family90.6%
Multi-Family3.5%
Mobile Home5.9%
The median home value in Lake Waccamaw, NC is $294,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Lake Waccamaw is $311,331. The median rent is $1,069 per month (Census ACS). About 84.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 951 total housing units.