Housing in Ruth, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — September 2025Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Days on Market
81
Active Inventory
N/A
Zillow Home Value
$185,712
ZHVI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
94.8%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
1
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$183
Ruth vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ruth is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$122,000
Median Rent
$707
Total Housing Units
243
Vacancy Rate
12.3%
Owner Occupied
76.1%
Renter Occupied
23.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,100
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$807
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Ruth, NC is $275,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 81 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $183. The median rent is $707 per month (Census ACS). About 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 243 total housing units.