Mecklenburg County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, NC in its market cycle?
Mecklenburg 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.
Mecklenburg County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $470K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +4.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +9.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 5,384 | ▲ +6.2% |
| Homes Sold | 1,483 | ▼ -4.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $244 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Mecklenburg County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mecklenburg County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, NC?
The median sale price in Mecklenburg County, NC is $470K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Mecklenburg County, NC?
Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, NC's Alpha Score?
Mecklenburg County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (73/100) and its weakest is Affordability (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Mecklenburg County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.