Craven County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Craven 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 Craven County, NC in its market cycle?
Craven 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.
Craven County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $333K | ▲ +5.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▲ +75.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▲ +21.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 552 | ▲ +12% |
| Homes Sold | 162 | ▼ -7.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $183 | ▲ +3.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Craven County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Craven County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Craven County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Craven County, NC?
The median sale price in Craven County, NC is $333K, having risen 5.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Craven County, NC?
Craven County, NC scores 34 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Craven County, NC's Alpha Score?
Craven County, NC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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