North Carolina Housing Market Report
As of 2026-02-28, the average home price across North Carolina's tracked cities is $370,296, down 0.8% year over year. The fastest-moving market is Salisbury (+1.1% YoY). 17 cities tracked.
City Comparison
| City | Median Home Price | YoY Change | ZIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | $632,642 | -1.8% | 3 |
| Cary | $619,301 | -1.2% | 4 |
| Raleigh | $519,983 | -1.1% | 15 |
| Charlotte | $517,601 | +0.7% | 23 |
| Asheville | $485,134 | -4.9% | 5 |
| Hendersonville | $405,392 | -3% | 3 |
| Durham | $404,278 | -1.4% | 7 |
| Wilmington | $402,245 | -1.4% | 6 |
| Brevard | $392,557 | +0.3% | 3 |
| Gastonia | $276,058 | +0.5% | 3 |
| Salisbury | $273,173 | +1.1% | 3 |
| Winston-Salem | $265,918 | +0.4% | 7 |
| Greensboro | $262,473 | -0.4% | 9 |
| Fayetteville | $236,096 | +0.4% | 9 |
| High Point | $215,740 | -0.3% | 3 |
| Wilson | $204,435 | +0.2% | 3 |
| Rocky Mount | $182,010 | -2.2% | 3 |
City Reports
Hendersonville Home Prices: $405K, Down 2.9% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Hendersonville home prices dropped 2.9% to $405K. Which ZIPs are cheapest and how do rents compare? Full breakdown of 3 neighborhoods and 2026 outlook.
Gastonia Home Prices: $276K, Up 0.6% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Gastonia home prices climbed 0.6% to $276K. Which ZIP is most affordable? Full breakdown of 3 neighborhoods, rent vs buy math, and 2026 outlook.
Wilson Home Prices: $204K, Up 0.6% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Wilson NC homes hit a $204K median, up 0.6% year over year. See the cheapest ZIPs, rent vs buy math, and the 2026 outlook for buyers.
Wilmington Home Prices: $402K, Down 1.4% — 6 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Wilmington home prices fell 1.4% to $402K. Which neighborhoods are cheapest? Full breakdown of all 6 ZIPs, rent vs buy math, and the 2026 outlook.
Apex Home Prices: $633K, Down 1.7% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Apex home prices slipped 1.7% to $633K. See which ZIPs cost most, rent vs buy math, and what the 12-month trend says about 2026.
Asheville Home Prices: $485K, Down 4.5% — 5 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Asheville home prices fell 4.5% to $485K. Which neighborhoods dropped most? See the full breakdown of 5 ZIPs, rent data, and the 2026 market outlook.
High Point Home Prices: $216K, Down 0.1% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still buy under $140K in High Point? Median sits at $216K, barely down 0.1%. See which ZIP codes are cheapest and rent vs buy math for 2026.
Winston-Salem Home Prices: $266K, Up 0.7% — 7 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still buy under $200K in Winston-Salem? $266K median, up 0.7%. See which ZIPs are cheapest, rent vs buy math, and the full 2026 breakdown.
Cary Home Prices: $619K, Down 1.1% — 4 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still afford Cary, NC? Median home price is $619K, down 1.1% YoY. See which ZIP codes are cheapest, rent vs buy math, and the 2026 outlook.
Fayetteville Home Prices: $236K, Up 0.5% — 9 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still buy cheap near Fort Liberty? Fayetteville's median is $236K, up just 0.5%. See which of the 9 ZIPs are cheapest and where rents are lowest.
Durham Home Prices: $404K, Down 1.3% — 7 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still afford Durham? Median home price is $404K, down 1.3% year over year. See all 7 ZIP codes ranked, rent comparisons, and 2026 outlook.
Greensboro Home Prices: $262K, Down 0.3% — 9 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Can you still find affordable homes in Greensboro? $262K median, down 0.3%. See which ZIPs are cheapest, rent vs buy math, and the full 2026 breakdown.
Raleigh Home Prices: $520K, Down 0.9% — 15 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Raleigh prices dropped 0.9% to $520K. Which ZIPs are cheapest? Full breakdown of 15 neighborhoods, rent data, and 2026 outlook.
Charlotte Home Prices: $518K, Up 0.7% — 23 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Charlotte prices rose 0.7% to $518K. Which ZIPs are cheapest? Full breakdown of 23 neighborhoods, rent data, and 2026 outlook.