Washington County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Washington 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 Washington County, NC in its market cycle?
Washington County, NC is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Washington County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $122K | ▼ -26.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▼ -6.8% |
| Months of Supply | 6.8 | ▲ +134.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 34 | ▲ +47.8% |
| Homes Sold | 5 | ▼ -37.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $107 | ▲ +24.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% | ▲ +3.4% |
How has Washington County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Washington County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, NC?
The median sale price in Washington County, NC is $122K, having fallen 26.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Washington County, NC?
Washington County, NC scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, NC's Alpha Score?
Washington County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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