The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27298 sells for about $283,000, or $192 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $887 a month.
ZIP 27298 — Liberty
The 27298 housing market is currently experiencing a period of adjustment as it reacts to significant industrial development in the surrounding region. While price growth has moderated year-over-year, the influx of new employment opportunities is expected to sustain long-term demand. Buyers are finding a more balanced market compared to previous years, though inventory remains relatively tight.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Greensboro urban core, as well as investors targeting the workforce housing segment.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 12.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27298, Randolph County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the Liberty area are part of the Randolph County School System, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard North Carolina inland weather risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and tropical remnants; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying drainage areas.
The area is experiencing increased economic interest due to its proximity to the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, a major industrial development project attracting significant manufacturing investment.
Property taxes are levied by Randolph County and the municipality of Liberty; rates are determined by the county-wide assessment cycle and local municipal millage.
Commuting primarily involves driving via US-421, providing a direct corridor to the Greensboro employment core, typically requiring 25-35 minutes.
Local amenities include Liberty Municipal Park and proximity to rural outdoor spaces; shopping and dining options are concentrated in the historic downtown area.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from workers supporting regional industrial growth, with modest upward pressure on rents.
The economy is transitioning from traditional manufacturing and agriculture toward industrial logistics and advanced manufacturing, driven by the nearby Megasite.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use; the area is served by US-421 and NC-62, with limited public transit options.
Development is focused on industrial expansion and supporting residential growth to accommodate the influx of workers for new manufacturing facilities.
Parcels are subject to Randolph County property taxes and the Randolph County School System district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional wind and storm risk profiles common to the North Carolina Piedmont.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park4.317 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.817 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.118.3 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.616.2 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Airbound)4.919.2 mi
- Greensboro Complex4.418.6 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.518.6 mi
- Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts4.818 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.817 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.118.3 mi
- Hagan-Stone Park4.710 mi
- Cedarock Park4.811.2 mi
- Richard Petty Museum4.912.3 mi
- Alamance Battleground State Historic Site4.79.9 mi
- Liberty Acres Animal Haven & Equine Rescue4.67.4 mi
- Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum4.617.9 mi
- International Civil Rights Center & Museum4.717.9 mi
- Revolution Mill4.718.9 mi
- Richard Petty Museum4.912.3 mi
- Weatherspoon Art Museum4.518.2 mi
- Hagan-Stone Park4.710 mi
- Cedarock Park4.811.2 mi
- Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trailhead4.810.7 mi
- Alamance Battleground State Historic Site4.79.9 mi
- Liberty Acres Animal Haven & Equine Rescue4.67.4 mi
- Lake Mackintosh Marina4.511.5 mi
- Guilford Mackintosh Park4.612.4 mi
- Forest Oaks Country Club4.510.7 mi
- Brookwood Golf Course3.89.5 mi
- Countryside Collectibles Mall4.312.7 mi
- Dollar General4.27.4 mi
- Dollar General4.21.5 mi
- Dollar General410.4 mi
- Siler Crossing4.212.6 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.425.2 mi
- GSO Airport4.625.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space, walking paths, and community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.