Beaufort County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, NC in its market cycle?
Beaufort 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.
Beaufort County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $400K | ▲ +26.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +127.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▼ -19.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 180 | ▼ -3.7% |
| Homes Sold | 36 | ▲ +20% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $190 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Beaufort County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaufort County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Beaufort County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Beaufort County, NC?
The median sale price in Beaufort County, NC is $400K, having risen 26.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Beaufort County, NC?
Beaufort County, NC scores 36 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Beaufort County, NC's Alpha Score?
Beaufort County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (61/100) and its weakest is Affordability (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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