41Alpha

Pinehurst, NC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Pinehurst, 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%
-13.855
Inventory Health25%
+5.227
Affordability20%
26
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
57

Where is Pinehurst, NC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Pinehurst, NC metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Pinehurst, NC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$474K▲ +8.1%
Median Days on Market67 days▲ +71.8%
Months of Supply4.0▲ +53.9%
Homes for Sale913▲ +34.9%
Homes Sold227-13%
Median Price / Sq Ft$207-1.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%-0.4%

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

Now: 41
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of May 2026, Pinehurst, NC metro area 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 Pinehurst, NC metro area?

The median sale price in Pinehurst, NC metro area is $474K, having risen 8.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Pinehurst, NC metro area?

Pinehurst, NC metro area scores 26 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Pinehurst, NC metro area's Alpha Score?

Pinehurst, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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