Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkesboro Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Wilkes County, Wilkesboro sits on the south bank of the Yadkin River in the Blue Ridge foothills and is known for its revitalized small-town Main Street. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wilkesboro best.
About the area
Living in Wilkesboro, NC
County seat of Wilkes County and annual host of MerleFest, a major traditional and folk music festival held each spring at Wilkes Community College.
The housing market
Homes in Wilkesboro
- About 50.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 53.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $197,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wilkesboro home
Robert Cleveland Log House
Late-1700s log house preserved as part of the Wilkes Heritage Museum
Old Wilkes County Jail
Historic 19th-century county jail on the National Register of Historic Places, tied to the Tom Dula story
Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District
Historic commercial and civic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Cub Creek Park
Municipal park with ball fields, walking trails, trout fishing, courts, and a dog park
Yadkin River Greenway
Walking and biking greenway along the Yadkin and Reddies Rivers linking Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.