Clay County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of August 2026
What is Clay 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 Clay County, NC in its market cycle?
Clay 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.
Clay County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $374K | ▲ +6.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 138 days | ▲ +89% |
| Months of Supply | 6.7 | ▼ -5.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 143 | ▲ +10% |
| Homes Sold | 22 | ▲ +15.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $226 | ▼ -12% |
How has Clay County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Clay County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, NC?
The median sale price in Clay County, NC is $374K, having risen 6.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, NC?
Clay County, NC scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, NC's Alpha Score?
Clay County, NC's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (42/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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