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St. James, NC Home Values and Rents
The median home value in St. James is $636,800, 11th highest of 454 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Median home value
- $636,800
- 11th of 454 in NC
- Price change, 1 year
- +3.0%
- County index, 2025
- Homeownership
- 96.4%
- NC: 66.6%
Home sale prices in the Wilmington, NC area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026
$455,929+1.3% from a year earlier
Half of homes in the metro area sold for more and half for less. Zillow publishes sale prices for metro areas, not for single counties or cities.
Brunswick County home price trend
FHFA annual House Price Index for Brunswick County, 2000 = 100, compared with North Carolina
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| Period | Brunswick County |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 |
| 2024 | 314 |
| 2023 | 296 |
| 2022 | 270 |
| 2021 | 216 |
| 2020 | 187 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2018 | 164 |
| 2017 | 152 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2014 | 136 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2011 | 141 |
Over five years, Brunswick County prices changed +72.8%, compared with +41.2% for North Carolina.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency · Last updated 08/01/2026
Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28461 | $428,600 | $1,352 | +3.3% | +55.0% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,388 | +11.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,446 | +11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,574 | +10.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,062 | +4.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,407 | +0.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in St. James, NC?
- The median home value in St. James is $636,800, based on the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The North Carolina median is $288,900.
- Are home prices going up in St. James?
- Home prices in Brunswick County changed +3.0% over one year and +72.8% over five years, as of 2025.
- How does St. James compare with the rest of North Carolina?
- St. James has the 11th highest median home value of 454 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in North Carolina.
- Which ZIP code in St. James has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 28461 has the highest median home value at $428,600.