Housing in Roper, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$106,845
Roper vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Roper is highlighted.
Median Home Value
8th%ilemost expensive$72,100show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$645show rank
Rent Burden
99th%ilehighest rent burden40.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$72,100
Median Rent
$645
Total Housing Units
378
Vacancy Rate
24.1%
Owner Occupied
43.9%
Renter Occupied
56.1%
Median Property Tax
$663
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$714
Housing Types
Single Family63.0%
Multi-Family26.7%
Mobile Home10.3%
The median home value in Roper, NC is $72,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Roper is $106,845. The median rent is $645 per month (Census ACS). About 43.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 378 total housing units.