Carteret County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Carteret 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 Carteret County, NC in its market cycle?
Carteret 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.
Carteret County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $510K | ▲ +15.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 70 days | ▲ +118.8% |
| Months of Supply | 5.8 | ▲ +52.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 767 | ▲ +22.9% |
| Homes Sold | 133 | ▼ -19.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $307 | ▲ +25.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% | ▼ -1.3% |
How has Carteret County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carteret County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carteret County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carteret County, NC?
The median sale price in Carteret County, NC is $510K, having risen 15.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Carteret County, NC?
Carteret County, NC scores 11 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Carteret County, NC's Alpha Score?
Carteret County, NC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (67/100) and its weakest is Affordability (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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