Lincoln County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NC in its market cycle?
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $410K | ▼ -3.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 74 days | ▲ +25.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▼ -17.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 531 | ▼ -8.8% |
| Homes Sold | 143 | ▲ +10.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $213 | ▲ +6.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% | ▼ -1% |
How has Lincoln County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NC?
The median sale price in Lincoln County, NC is $410K, having fallen 3.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Lincoln County, NC?
Lincoln County, NC scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lincoln County, NC's Alpha Score?
Lincoln County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (60/100) and its weakest is Affordability (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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