Cumberland County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, NC in its market cycle?
Cumberland County, NC is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Cumberland County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $257K | ▼ -5% |
| Median Days on Market | 34 days | ▲ +21.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +37.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,176 | ▲ +2.2% |
| Homes Sold | 355 | ▼ -25.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $154 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | 0% |
How has Cumberland County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Cumberland County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cumberland County, NC?
The median sale price in Cumberland County, NC is $257K, having fallen 5% over the past year.
How affordable is Cumberland County, NC?
Cumberland County, NC scores 36 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cumberland County, NC's Alpha Score?
Cumberland County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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