Kinston, NC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Kinston, 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 Kinston, NC metro area in its market cycle?
Kinston, 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.
Kinston, NC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $241K | ▲ +28.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 79 days | ▲ +58% |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▲ +57.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 198 | ▲ +92.2% |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▲ +23.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | ▲ +11.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% | ▲ +0.7% |
How has Kinston, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kinston, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Kinston, NC metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kinston, NC metro area?
The median sale price in Kinston, NC metro area is $241K, having risen 28.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Kinston, NC metro area?
Kinston, NC metro area scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Kinston, NC metro area's Alpha Score?
Kinston, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (82/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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