Housing in Oak City, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$79,554
Oak City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Oak City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
15th%ilemost expensive$87,400show rank
Median Rent
50th%ilemost expensive rent$950show rank
Rent Burden
52nd%ilehighest rent burden18.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$87,400
Median Rent
$950
Total Housing Units
250
Vacancy Rate
23.6%
Owner Occupied
42.9%
Renter Occupied
57.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,107
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$620
Housing Types
Single Family88.8%
Multi-Family0.8%
Mobile Home10.4%
The median home value in Oak City, NC is $87,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Oak City is $79,554. The median rent is $950 per month (Census ACS). About 42.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 250 total housing units.