2026 Market Report & Data · Data through September 2026 · Source: Redfin
$370K
Median Price
67
Days on Market
4.8
Months Supply
-0.4%
YoY Change
Balanced Market
Market Type
182
cities with 6+ months supply
291
cities with 3-6 months supply
81
cities with <3 months supply
Ranked by lowest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elrod | $16K | 48d |
| 2. Dobbins Heights | $22K | 22d |
| 3. Mooresboro | $25K | 47d |
| 4. Lawndale | $30K | 54d |
| 5. Raynham | $34K | 6d |
| 6. Roberdel | $39K | 294d |
| 7. Orrum | $40K | 191d |
| 8. Gaston | $43K | 39d |
| 9. Seaboard | $45K | 11d |
| 10. Hobucken | $46K | 7d |
Ranked by highest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cashiers | $1.95M | 106d |
| 2. Wrightsville Beach | $1.95M | 86d |
| 3. Biltmore Forest | $1.68M | 75d |
| 4. Lake Norman of Iredell | $1.41M | 57d |
| 5. Marvin | $1.28M | 51d |
| 6. Weddington | $1.19M | 62d |
| 7. Bald Head Island | $1.18M | 80d |
| 8. Governors Club | $1.15M | 78d |
| 9. Blowing Rock | $1.07M | 96d |
| 10. Glenville | $1.05M | 74d |
182 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Fairmont | 35.3 mo | $260K | 354d |
| 2. Cullowhee | 32.1 mo | $890K | 89d |
| 3. Glenville | 28.9 mo | $1.05M | 74d |
| 4. Eureka | 25.7 mo | $289K | 10d |
| 5. Saxapahaw | 24.1 mo | $352K | 34d |
| 6. Bridgeton | 22.5 mo | $220K | 126d |
| 7. Glenwood | 22.5 mo | $205K | 34d |
| 8. Rodanthe | 22.5 mo | $540K | 117d |
| 9. Rosman | 22.5 mo | $50K | 11d |
| 10. Toast | 22.5 mo | $310K | 137d |
81 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Parkton | 0.6 mo | $261K | 146d |
| 2. Sims | 0.6 mo | $219K | 35d |
| 3. South Mills | 0.6 mo | $401K | 158d |
| 4. Pumpkin Center | 0.7 mo | $259K | 12d |
| 5. Alamance | 0.8 mo | $548K | 83d |
| 6. Franklinville | 0.8 mo | $292K | 60d |
| 7. Polkville | 0.8 mo | $198K | 193d |
| 8. Black Creek | 1.0 mo | $145K | 34d |
| 9. Barker Ten Mile | 1.1 mo | $225K | 38d |
| 10. Cleveland | 1.1 mo | $410K | 21d |
Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.
| City | Days on Market | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Efland | 1d | $410K |
| 2. Cameron | 2d | $120K |
| 3. Long Creek | 3d | $290K |
| 4. Middlesex | 4d | $199K |
| 5. Washington Park | 4d | $415K |
| 6. Raemon | 5d | $300K |
| 7. Taylorsville | 5d | $206K |
| 8. Bunn | 6d | $278K |
| 9. Lucama | 6d | $190K |
| 10. Raynham | 6d | $34K |
Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Norman of Catawba | +82.6% | $772K |
| 2. Pinebluff | +78.9% | $425K |
| 3. Harkers Island | +68.8% | $760K |
| 4. Parkton | +43.7% | $261K |
| 5. Coats | +43.7% | $309K |
| 6. Ayden | +39.2% | $331K |
| 7. Boiling Springs | +38.1% | $355K |
| 8. Rockfish | +36.7% | $355K |
| 9. Valdese | +36.0% | $353K |
| 10. Salvo | +35.9% | $765K |
Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stanfield | -42.2% | $390K |
| 2. Haw River | -38.8% | $170K |
| 3. Calabash | -37.9% | $285K |
| 4. Northlakes | -36.7% | $425K |
| 5. Holden Beach | -34.9% | $830K |
| 6. Mineral Springs | -34.2% | $415K |
| 7. Spindale | -33.3% | $131K |
| 8. Norwood | -32.2% | $240K |
| 9. Henderson | -31.0% | $141K |
| 10. Frisco | -28.9% | $497K |
The North Carolina housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $370K and 4.8 months of inventory supply. Homes in North Carolina typically sell in 67 days.
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