Housing in Ocracoke, NC

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$527,068

Ocracoke vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ocracoke is highlighted.

Median Home Value

88th%ilemost expensive$472,200show rank

Median Rent

79th%ilemost expensive rent$1,412show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$472,200

Median Rent

$1,412

Total Housing Units

720

Vacancy Rate

45.8%

Owner Occupied

67.2%

Renter Occupied

32.8%

Median Property Tax

$2,262

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,431

Housing Types

Single Family

86.4%

Multi-Family

6.5%

Mobile Home

7.1%

The median home value in Ocracoke, NC is $472,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ocracoke is $527,068. The median rent is $1,412 per month (Census ACS). About 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 720 total housing units.