Raleigh-Cary, NC Housing Market Brief
metro · NC · as of May 2026
What is Raleigh-Cary, 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC in its market cycle?
Raleigh-Cary, NC is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Raleigh-Cary, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▲ +2.3% |
How has Raleigh-Cary, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh-Cary, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Raleigh-Cary, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Raleigh-Cary, NC?
Raleigh-Cary, NC scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Raleigh-Cary, NC's Alpha Score?
Raleigh-Cary, NC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (81/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Raleigh-Cary, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.