Transylvania County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, NC in its market cycle?
Transylvania County, NC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Transylvania County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $547K | ▲ +0.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▲ +40.7% |
| Months of Supply | 7.4 | ▲ +34.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 383 | ▲ +22% |
| Homes Sold | 52 | ▼ -8.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $273 | ▼ -11% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% | ▼ -2% |
How has Transylvania County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Transylvania County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Transylvania County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Transylvania County, NC?
The median sale price in Transylvania County, NC is $547K, having risen 0.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Transylvania County, NC?
Transylvania County, NC scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Transylvania County, NC's Alpha Score?
Transylvania County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (59/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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