Burke County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of August 2026
What is Burke 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 Burke County, NC in its market cycle?
Burke 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 Burke County, NC?
Our model forecasts Burke County, NC’s home prices to rise about 5.1% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Burke County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $259K | ▼ -5.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 52 days | ▼ -29.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.4 | ▲ +22.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 388 | ▲ +31.5% |
| Homes Sold | 91 | ▲ +7.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $189 | ▼ -5.2% |
How has Burke County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burke County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Burke County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Burke County, NC?
The median sale price in Burke County, NC is $259K, having fallen 5.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Burke County, NC?
Burke County, NC scores 42 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Burke County, NC's Alpha Score?
Burke County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (49/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Burke County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.