Northampton County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Northampton 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 Northampton County, NC in its market cycle?
Northampton County, NC is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Northampton County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $149K | ▼ -71.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 91 days | ▲ +435.3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -69.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 34 | ▼ -27.7% |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +133.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $117 | ▼ -56.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Northampton County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northampton County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Northampton County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Northampton County, NC?
The median sale price in Northampton County, NC is $149K, having fallen 71.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Northampton County, NC?
Northampton County, NC scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Northampton County, NC's Alpha Score?
Northampton County, NC's strongest dimension is Affordability (82/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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