Martin County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · score computed October 2026
What is Martin 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 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Martin County, NC in its market cycle?
Martin 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.
What’s the forecast for Martin 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.
Martin County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $239K | ▲ +87.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 123 days | ▲ +261.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 7.7 | ▲ +133.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 71 | ▲ +65.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 9 | ▼ -30.8% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $114 | ▲ +7.6% | Redfin |
How has Martin County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Martin County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Martin County, NC?
The median sale price in Martin County, NC is $239K, having risen 87.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Martin County, NC?
Martin County, NC scores 81 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Martin County, NC's Alpha Score?
Martin County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (89/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Martin County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.