Rutherford County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, NC in its market cycle?
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $305K | ▲ +8.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -12.9% |
| Months of Supply | 7.9 | ▲ +8.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 465 | ▲ +12.3% |
| Homes Sold | 59 | ▲ +3.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $188 | ▲ +13.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Rutherford County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Rutherford County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Rutherford County, NC?
The median sale price in Rutherford County, NC is $305K, having risen 8.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Rutherford County, NC?
Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, NC's Alpha Score?
Rutherford County, NC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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