Montgomery County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · score computed October 2026
What is Montgomery 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Montgomery County, NC in its market cycle?
Montgomery 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.
What’s the forecast for Montgomery County, NC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Montgomery County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $222K | ▲ +6.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 100 days | ▲ +19.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 6.7 | ▲ +42.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 165 | ▲ +7.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 25 | ▼ -24.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $197 | ▼ -3.7% | Redfin |
How has Montgomery County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Montgomery County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Montgomery County, NC?
The median sale price in Montgomery County, NC is $222K, having risen 6.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Montgomery County, NC?
Montgomery County, NC scores 56 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Montgomery County, NC's Alpha Score?
Montgomery County, NC's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (82/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Montgomery County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.