Montgomery County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of August 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.
Where is Montgomery County, NC in its market cycle?
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $289K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 113 days | ▲ +105.5% |
| Months of Supply | 5.9 | ▲ +25.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 150 | ▼ -0.7% |
| Homes Sold | 26 | ▼ -21.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $228 | ▼ -16.7% |
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?
As of August 2026, Montgomery County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 32 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $289K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Montgomery County, NC?
Montgomery County, NC scores 29 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 (49/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (19/100). 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.