James, NC housing market
Homes typically sell in 58 days, close to asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how James compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
James at a glance
A seller's market
Supply is tight — about 2 months of homes for sale at the current pace. Buyers should expect competition on well-priced homes.
James and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James | — | — | 58 | $58,973 |
| New Bern | $284K | +1.8% | 56 | $61,031 |
| Brices Creek | — | — | 55 | $85,723 |
3.5 years of income
The typical James home costs about 3.5 years of the town's median household income, less than across North Carolina (4.6 years).
How James ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.