New Bern, NC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is New Bern, NC metro area’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 New Bern, NC metro area in its market cycle?
New Bern, NC metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
New Bern, NC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $334K | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 62 days | ▲ +82.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +22.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 707 | ▲ +16.3% |
| Homes Sold | 184 | ▼ -5.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $184 | ▲ +3.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has New Bern, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Bern, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, New Bern, NC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in New Bern, NC metro area?
The median sale price in New Bern, NC metro area is $334K, having risen 6.5% over the past year.
How affordable is New Bern, NC metro area?
New Bern, NC metro area scores 46 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving New Bern, NC metro area's Alpha Score?
New Bern, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (74/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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