Chowan County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Chowan 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 Chowan County, NC in its market cycle?
Chowan 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.
Chowan County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $335K | ▲ +21.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▲ +70.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -11.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 82 | ▼ -1.2% |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $199 | ▲ +16.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Chowan County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chowan County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Chowan County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Chowan County, NC?
The median sale price in Chowan County, NC is $335K, having risen 21.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Chowan County, NC?
Chowan County, NC scores 22 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Chowan County, NC's Alpha Score?
Chowan County, NC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (71/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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