Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area in its market cycle?
Roanoke Rapids, 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.
Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $170K | ▼ -26% |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▼ -10.8% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▼ -43.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 121 | ▼ -15.4% |
| Homes Sold | 42 | ▲ +50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $121 | ▼ -4.9% |
How has Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area?
The median sale price in Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area is $170K, having fallen 26% over the past year.
How affordable is Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area?
Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area scores 70 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area's Alpha Score?
Roanoke Rapids, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (77/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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