Market Intelligence Report — NC-500

Burlington, NC

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NC-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$350K
-3.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.54
-18.1% YoY

Active Inventory

607
+13.5% YoY

Median DOM

63 Days
+3.3% YoY

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The Burlington, NC market is currently stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.54. This indicates a balanced absorption of available inventory, despite a year-over-year decline in the pending ratio.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.8%-0.6 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

186,177+1.5% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Burlington market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 13.5% over the past year, reaching 607 units, while new listings saw a more modest 6.1% increase. The median listing price has experienced a 3.1% year-over-year decrease to $350,000, and a month-over-month decline of 4.1%. Concurrently, the pending ratio has contracted significantly by 18.1% year-over-year, reflecting a slower pace of demand absorption.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$350K-4.1% MoM

Active Inventory

607+13.5% YoY

Days on Market

63+3.3% YoY

Sold Score™

61-18.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

61
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.54 and growing inventory, the pace of market activity suggests a more deliberate approach to transactions. While some inventory pressure persists, the overall environment indicates that buyers may have increased opportunities for price discovery, prompting sellers to exercise greater discipline in pricing strategies.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

607 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 208 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +1.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.54

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Burlington, NC? Inventory is up 13% from last year.

Burlington, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
54%
Median Days on Market
63 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

Burlington, NC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Burlington, NC
CBSA Code
15500
State
NC

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