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Rocky Mount, NC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Buyer's

What is Rocky Mount, NC metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
52
Inventory Health25%
24
Affordability20%
32
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
38

Where is Rocky Mount, NC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Rocky Mount, NC metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Rocky Mount, NC metro area?

Our model forecasts Rocky Mount, NC metro area’s home prices to decline about 1.1% 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.

Rocky Mount, NC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$289K▲ +11.1%
Median Days on Market66 days▲ +10%
Months of Supply4.8▲ +33.3%
Homes for Sale633▲ +17.4%
Homes Sold131-11.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$157▲ +4.3%

How has Rocky Mount, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 39
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Mount, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Rocky Mount, NC metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Rocky Mount, NC metro area?

The median sale price in Rocky Mount, NC metro area is $289K, having risen 11.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Rocky Mount, NC metro area?

Rocky Mount, NC metro area scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Rocky Mount, NC metro area's Alpha Score?

Rocky Mount, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (52/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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