Dare County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Dare 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 Dare County, NC in its market cycle?
Dare County, NC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Dare County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $668K | ▲ +6% |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▼ -12.6% |
| Months of Supply | 5.8 | ▲ +9.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 690 | ▲ +1.5% |
| Homes Sold | 120 | ▼ -7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $375 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Dare County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dare County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Dare County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 33 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dare County, NC?
The median sale price in Dare County, NC is $668K, having risen 6% over the past year.
How affordable is Dare County, NC?
Dare County, NC scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dare County, NC's Alpha Score?
Dare County, NC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (53/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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