North Carolina Housing Market Forecast — August 2026
Sialim tracks 37 North Carolina metros, forecasting home values next month, next quarter, and one year out from Zillow price history plus mortgage rates, inventory, and labor data.
Metros tracked
37
in North Carolina
Forecast to rise — August 2026
13
24 forecast to fall or hold
Average forecast change
-0.17%
across all North Carolina metros, next month
North Carolina metros — August 2026
| Metro | Current value | Forecast | 1-month change | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $388,736 | $387,881 | -0.22% | Cooling |
| Raleigh, NC | $437,484 | $436,845 | -0.15% | Cooling |
| Greensboro, NC | $265,237 | $266,429 | +0.45% | Cooling |
| Winston, NC | $282,311 | $282,268 | -0.01% | Cooling |
| Durham, NC | $411,325 | $410,222 | -0.27% | Cooling |
| Fayetteville, NC | $257,053 | $256,436 | -0.24% | Neutral |
| Asheville, NC | $426,217 | $424,763 | -0.34% | Cooling |
| Hickory, NC | $271,350 | $271,166 | -0.07% | Stabilizing |
| Wilmington, NC | $448,165 | $448,510 | +0.08% | Stabilizing |
| Jacksonville, NC | $293,695 | $294,024 | +0.11% | Stabilizing |
| Greenville, NC | $245,427 | $245,371 | -0.02% | Cooling |
| Burlington, NC | $297,197 | $296,733 | -0.16% | Cooling |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $201,130 | $200,977 | -0.08% | Stabilizing |
| New Bern, NC | $264,600 | $265,002 | +0.15% | Stabilizing |
| Lumberton, NC | $136,888 | $134,283 | -1.90% | Neutral |
| Goldsboro, NC | $184,255 | $183,378 | -0.48% | Neutral |
| Shelby, NC | $214,278 | $214,025 | -0.12% | Cooling |
| Pinehurst, NC | $416,453 | $415,811 | -0.15% | Cooling |
| Wilson, NC | $218,179 | $217,429 | -0.34% | Cooling |
| Mount Airy, NC | $242,771 | $243,514 | +0.31% | Neutral |
| Morehead City, NC | $473,886 | $474,284 | +0.08% | Stabilizing |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | $107,250 | $104,288 | -2.76% | Neutral |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | $227,955 | $228,616 | +0.29% | Neutral |
| Forest City, NC | $219,997 | $219,145 | -0.39% | Neutral |
| Sanford, NC | $292,476 | $291,809 | -0.23% | Cooling |
| Albemarle, NC | $307,203 | $307,283 | +0.03% | Stabilizing |
| Cullowhee, NC | $411,409 | $411,413 | +0.00% | Stabilizing |
| Kinston, NC | $152,700 | $152,550 | -0.10% | Neutral |
| Boone, NC | $516,120 | $514,940 | -0.23% | Cooling |
| Elizabeth City, NC | $273,372 | $274,019 | +0.24% | Neutral |
| Washington, NC | $236,025 | $235,973 | -0.02% | Cooling |
| Marion, NC | $264,315 | $263,242 | -0.41% | Cooling |
| Rockingham, NC | $134,283 | $134,279 | -0.00% | Cooling |
| Henderson, NC | $185,626 | $185,711 | +0.05% | Stabilizing |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | $604,060 | $604,676 | +0.10% | Stabilizing |
| Laurinburg, NC | $147,801 | $148,468 | +0.45% | Neutral |
| Brevard, NC | $475,412 | $475,326 | -0.02% | Cooling |
Frequently asked questions
Are North Carolina home prices rising or falling?
Of the 37 North Carolina metros Sialim tracks, 13 are forecast to rise in August 2026 and 24 are forecast to fall or hold. The average forecast change across the state is -0.17%.
What is the largest North Carolina metro by home value tracked here?
Charlotte, NC, with a typical home value of $388,736 as of the latest data.
Forecasts are model output, not advice. Data: Zillow ZHVI (© Zillow), Freddie Mac via FRED, US Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED. Methodology.