New Hanover County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, NC in its market cycle?
New Hanover 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.
New Hanover County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $480K | ▼ -3% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +145.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +30% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,540 | ▲ +23.5% |
| Homes Sold | 397 | ▼ -3.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $262 | ▼ -1.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has New Hanover County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Hanover County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, New Hanover County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Hanover County, NC?
The median sale price in New Hanover County, NC is $480K, having fallen 3% over the past year.
How affordable is New Hanover County, NC?
New Hanover County, NC scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving New Hanover County, NC's Alpha Score?
New Hanover County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (83/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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