Cabarrus County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, NC in its market cycle?
Cabarrus 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.
Cabarrus County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $373K | ▼ -3.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 51 days | ▼ -7.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -3% |
| Homes for Sale | 956 | ▼ -1.1% |
| Homes Sold | 296 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $203 | ▼ -2.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% | ▲ +0.5% |
How has Cabarrus County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cabarrus County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, NC?
The median sale price in Cabarrus County, NC is $373K, having fallen 3.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Cabarrus County, NC?
Cabarrus County, NC scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cabarrus County, NC's Alpha Score?
Cabarrus County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (59/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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