Valdese, NC

Real estate in Valdese, North Carolina is a hot commodity. Valdese is located in the northwestern corner of Henderson County and has a population of just over 2,000 people. The town is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers residents a picturesque view. Valdese has easy access to both I-40 and I-85, making it easy to get around the state.

The real estate market in Valdese is strong. There are many homes for sale as well as rental properties available. The median home price in Valdese was $128,900 as of September 2017, which is above the statewide median home price of $123,500 but below the national median home price of $217,500. The average days on market for homes for sale was 37 days as of September 2017 which is below the statewide average days on market of 45 days but above the national average days on market of 31 days.

Valdese has a population that skews older than most towns its size with an age distribution that looks more like that found in rural areas than urban areas. This may be due to its close proximity to Asheville which has a much younger population than Henderson County does overall. There are also quite a few military families living in Valdese which may contribute to this skew too. Despite these factors, there are still plenty of homes available for purchase or rent at reasonable prices and excellent schools make it an attractive place to live no matter what your age or occupation might be.