Pender County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Pender 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 Pender County, NC in its market cycle?
Pender 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.
Pender County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $477K | ▲ +6.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▲ +125.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 540 | ▲ +5.9% |
| Homes Sold | 142 | ▲ +6.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $228 | ▲ +2.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | 0% |
How has Pender County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pender County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Pender County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Pender County, NC?
The median sale price in Pender County, NC is $477K, having risen 6.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Pender County, NC?
Pender County, NC scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Pender County, NC's Alpha Score?
Pender County, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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