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Iron Station, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Iron Station home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
580
Population Estimate
$152,640
Median Home Value
100.0%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+

Iron Station City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Iron Station home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Tina Clark

Thinking about moving to Iron Station, NC? This peaceful community in Lincoln County offers the perfect blend of country living and convenience. Buyers love the larger lots, quiet surroundings, and easy access to Denver, Lincolnton, Lake Norman, Charlotte, Gastonia, and Hickory. Whether you're looking for a family home, acreage, or a place to enjoy a slower pace of life, Iron Station has plenty to offer. As a local REALTOR®, I enjoy helping buyers find the right home in Iron Station, Lincoln County, and the surrounding areas. If you're ready to make a move, I'd love to help you every step of the way.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$221
Median Listing Price$445,000
Median Days on Market64
Active Listings40
New Listings8
Total Listings (Active + Pending)53
Avg Listing Price$941,292
Avg Listing Price Change MoM1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY25%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.56
Family Dual Income70.1
Median Household Income$24,773
Median Individual Income$24,430
Home Ownership75.7%
Home Value$152,640
Median Rent-
Rent Burden-
Poverty11.0%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED25.3%
  • Highschool Education33.0%
  • Some College38.5%
  • Bachelors Degree3.2%
  • Graduate Degree0.0%
  • Total College or Above3.2%
  • Stem Degree100.0%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male38.3%
  • Female61.7%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married31.8%
  • Divorced10.7%
  • Never Married39.9%
  • Widowed17.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityIron Station
State IDNC
Population580

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1829.0%
19–298.8%
30–3913.5%
40–4917.4%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.2%
60–697.4%
70–795.1%
80+7.6%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation69.1%
Unemployment Rate0.0%
Disabled1.9%

ETHNICITY

White94.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.0%
Multiple5.7%

OTHER

Hispanic0.0%
Limited English0.0%
Health Uninsured13.6%
Veteran0.0%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Iron Station, NC a good place to buy a house?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Iron Station, NC housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Iron Station, NC?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Iron Station, NC?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Iron Station, NC?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Iron Station, NC?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Iron Station, NC for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Iron Station, NC?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Iron Station, NC

Lena Lawing

CENTURY 21 Town & Country Realty

Lincolnton, NC

5.0 (6 reviews)

13 Years of Experience

Anna Wiseman

RE/MAX Lifestyle

Denver, NC

4.7 (13 reviews)

21 Years of Experience

Jane McGill

Jane McGill Real Estate

Lincolnton, NC

5.0 (35 reviews)

18 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Iron Station, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Iron Station, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Plank Estates

    Plank Estates ↗

    Median asking price
    $76,450
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    52
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.8/10 · 4 schools

  • Willowbrook by Mungo Homes

    Willowbrook ↗

    Median asking price
    $150,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    12
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7/10 · 3 schools

  • Carolina Woods Apartments

    Carolina Woods ↗

    Median asking price
    $589,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    10
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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