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Goldsboro, NC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Goldsboro, 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%
+6.342
Inventory Health25%
-15.726
Affordability20%
64
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
56

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

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

Goldsboro, NC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$273K▲ +0.9%
Median Days on Market81 days▲ +125%
Months of Supply4.5▲ +60.7%
Homes for Sale491▲ +32%
Homes Sold110-16.7%
Median Price / Sq Ft$157▲ +5.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%-0.4%

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

Now: 46
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of May 2026, Goldsboro, NC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Goldsboro, NC metro area?

The median sale price in Goldsboro, NC metro area is $273K, having risen 0.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Goldsboro, NC metro area?

Goldsboro, NC metro area scores 64 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

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

Goldsboro, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (64/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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