Forsyth County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of July 2026
What is Forsyth County, NC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Forsyth County, NC in its market cycle?
Forsyth County, NC is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Forsyth County, NC?
Our model forecasts Forsyth County, NC’s home prices to rise about 1.7% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Forsyth County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $315K | ▲ +1.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▲ +2.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +20% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,439 | ▲ +10% |
| Homes Sold | 482 | ▼ -7.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $172 | ▼ -3.6% |
How has Forsyth County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forsyth County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Forsyth County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Forsyth County, NC?
The median sale price in Forsyth County, NC is $315K, having risen 1.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Forsyth County, NC?
Forsyth County, NC scores 35 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Forsyth County, NC's Alpha Score?
Forsyth County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Forsyth County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.