Is Wilson, NC 27893 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wilson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Wilson, NC 27893 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 73 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $229,801. Overall, Wilson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wilson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Wilson ranks #313 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stantonsburg 27883 (0% sold over asking) or Black Creek 27813 (0% sold over asking), while Lucama 27851 (38% sold over asking) and Elm City 27822 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.