Lee County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · score computed October 2026
What is Lee 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Lee County, NC in its market cycle?
Lee 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.
What’s the forecast for Lee County, NC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Lee County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $328K | ▲ +4.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▼ -45% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▲ +66.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 392 | ▲ +23.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 78 | ▼ -25% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $166 | ▲ +0.2% | Redfin |
How has Lee County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lee County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Lee County, NC is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lee County, NC?
The median sale price in Lee County, NC is $328K, having risen 4.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Lee County, NC?
Lee County, NC scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lee County, NC's Alpha Score?
Lee County, NC's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (96/100) and its weakest is Affordability (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lee County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.