Wilmington, NC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · NC · score computed October 2026
What is Wilmington, 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Wilmington, NC metro area in its market cycle?
Wilmington, NC metro area 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 Wilmington, NC metro area?
Metro-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.
Wilmington, NC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $471K | ▲ +2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▲ +61.5% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▲ +38.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 2,242 | ▲ +35.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 448 | ▼ -2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $252 | ▲ +3.6% | Redfin |
How has Wilmington, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wilmington, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Wilmington, NC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wilmington, NC metro area?
The median sale price in Wilmington, NC metro area is $471K, having risen 2.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Wilmington, NC metro area?
Wilmington, NC metro area scores 17 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Wilmington, NC metro area's Alpha Score?
Wilmington, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (99/100) and its weakest is Affordability (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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