52Alpha

Washington, NC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Washington, 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.

Price Momentum20%
+4.965
Inventory Health25%
+8.258
Affordability20%
47
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
36

Where is Washington, NC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Washington, NC metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Washington, NC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$400K▲ +24.9%
Median Days on Market50 days▲ +127.3%
Months of Supply4.9-23.4%
Homes for Sale178-4.8%
Homes Sold36▲ +24.1%
Median Price / Sq Ft$190▲ +5.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio96.4%▲ +0.2%

How has Washington, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 52
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Washington, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Washington, 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 Washington, NC metro area?

The median sale price in Washington, NC metro area is $400K, having risen 24.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Washington, NC metro area?

Washington, NC metro area scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Washington, NC metro area's Alpha Score?

Washington, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (65/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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