| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $424,950 | -3.1% | 64 | 11,182 | 5.3 | $110,000 |
| Raleigh | $445,000 | -2.6% | 59 | 6,125 | 4.6 | $116,000 |
| Wilmington | $471,489 | -5.5% | 71 | 4,016 | 6.4 | $121,000 |
| Asheville | $575,000 | 0.0% | 84 | 2,829 | 8.3 | $147,000 |
| Durham | $460,135 | -4.0% | 60 | 2,310 | 5.7 | $121,000 |
| Winston | $334,900 | -4.6% | 60 | 2,224 | 5.2 | $87,000 |
| Greensboro | $327,000 | -1.2% | 57 | 2,216 | 5.2 | $86,000 |
| Fayetteville | $281,000 | -6.3% | 62 | 1,654 | 4.8 | $75,000 |
| Hickory | $350,000 | -1.4% | 63 | 1,440 | 5.8 | $90,000 |
| Jacksonville | $339,791 | -2.0% | 66 | 1,234 | 5.3 | $88,000 |
| Anderson Creek | $340,996 | -3.1% | 68 | 1,064 | 4.9 | $89,000 |
| Pinehurst | $472,000 | -2.7% | 76 | 813 | 5.7 | $120,000 |
| Morehead City | $567,000 | -1.4% | 95 | 662 | 8.1 | $142,000 |
| Rocky Mount | $289,450 | -4.2% | 74 | 652 | 5.0 | $77,000 |
| Burlington | $347,874 | -4.8% | 61 | 604 | 5.4 | $90,000 |
| Kill Devil Hills | $642,000 | -4.9% | 89 | 587 | 7.9 | $163,000 |
| New Bern | $369,975 | +2.8% | 78 | 571 | 5.8 | $96,000 |
| Greenville | $312,450 | +2.5% | 66 | 565 | 5.3 | $83,000 |
| Boone | $650,000 | -2.9% | 87 | 538 | 12.7 | $162,000 |
| Waynesville | $467,000 | +4.8% | 89 | 516 | 7.7 | $120,000 |
| Forest City | $394,950 | -0.3% | 82 | 456 | 7.9 | $101,000 |
| Shelby | $288,700 | +1.5% | 63 | 425 | 5.2 | $75,000 |
| Goldsboro | $289,803 | -2.2% | 73 | 400 | 5.0 | $76,000 |
| Albemarle | $336,850 | -2.4% | 74 | 389 | 5.5 | $86,000 |
| Brevard | $637,000 | +2.3% | 101 | 375 | 9.9 | $160,000 |
| Sanford | $353,125 | -1.5% | 62 | 319 | 5.6 | $93,000 |
| Marion | $475,000 | +16.5% | 82 | 266 | 8.6 | $120,000 |
| Wilson | $272,450 | +1.0% | 67 | 233 | 5.3 | $72,000 |
| Elizabeth City | $335,500 | -5.8% | 67 | 202 | 5.2 | $87,000 |
| Kinston | $249,900 | +6.3% | 82 | 194 | 5.6 | $66,000 |
| Roanoke Rapids | $228,750 | -14.8% | 67 | 185 | 5.0 | $63,000 |
| North Wilkesboro | $389,450 | +5.7% | 84 | 182 | 7.7 | $100,000 |
| Washington | $400,500 | -7.4% | 71 | 177 | 6.9 | $104,000 |
| Lumberton | $249,000 | -6.0% | 86 | 175 | 6.2 | $66,000 |
| Mount Airy | $302,425 | +1.1% | 67 | 161 | 5.4 | $78,000 |
| Laurinburg | $234,450 | +18.7% | 96 | 124 | 5.4 | $63,000 |
| Rockingham | $225,000 | -1.0% | 83 | 108 | 5.2 | $60,000 |
| Henderson | $249,400 | -11.8% | 65 | 104 | 5.3 | $66,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
North Carolina housing market
Across the 38 North Carolina markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $344,435 as of September 2026, and 26 of 38 are priced below a year ago. Boone is the most expensive ($650,000) and Rockingham the least ($225,000).
Midpoint median list price
$344,435
38 markets
Markets down YoY
26/38
September 2026
Active listings
46,277
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each North Carolina market?
The table lists every North Carolina market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in North Carolina?
Laurinburg posted the biggest year-over-year change in North Carolina (+18.7%) and Roanoke Rapids the weakest (-14.8%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -2.1%, with 46,277 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in North Carolina?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $60,000 a year in Rockingham and $163,000 in Kill Devil Hills, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
North Carolina housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in North Carolina?
Across WealthyBud's 38 tracked North Carolina markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $344,435 as of September 2026, from $225,000 in Rockingham to $650,000 in Boone.
Are home prices falling in North Carolina?
26 of 38 tracked North Carolina markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Roanoke Rapids at -14.8%.
What is the most expensive housing market in North Carolina?
Boone has the highest median listing price among tracked North Carolina markets at $650,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in North Carolina?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $60,000 a year in Rockingham and $163,000 in Kill Devil Hills, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in North Carolina real estate? See North Carolina agent salary (BLS median $51,240) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.