Richmond County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Richmond 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 Richmond County, NC in its market cycle?
Richmond County, NC is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Richmond County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $231K | ▲ +28.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +168.2% |
| Months of Supply | 7.3 | ▲ +102.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 124 | ▲ +63.2% |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▼ -19% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $115 | ▼ -18.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% | ▼ -1.3% |
How has Richmond County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Richmond County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Richmond County, NC?
The median sale price in Richmond County, NC is $231K, having risen 28.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Richmond County, NC?
Richmond County, NC scores 52 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Richmond County, NC's Alpha Score?
Richmond County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (59/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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