Mecklenburg County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Mecklenburg County, NC in its market cycle?
Mecklenburg County, NC is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Mecklenburg 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.
Mecklenburg County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $449K | ▼ -0.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.8 | ▲ +26.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 5,729 | ▲ +13.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 1,199 | ▼ -11.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $235 | ▼ -1.1% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Mecklenburg County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $449K, having held roughly steady over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 (69/100) 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.