Burlington, NC
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Burlington metro area is currently exhibiting Stabilizing conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.50 indicating a balanced demand absorption relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded by 5.0% year-over-year, while median listing prices have declined by 4.8% over the same period.
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
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
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.
What's moving the Burlington market right now.
Inventory levels in the Burlington market are reflecting a degree of stabilization, with active listings increasing by 5.0% over the past year. Concurrently, new listings saw a notable contraction of 17.4% year-over-year. Median listing prices have experienced a year-over-year decrease of 4.8%, accompanied by a modest month-over-month decline of 0.6%. The pending ratio registered at 0.50, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 12.4%.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With active listings modestly increasing and new listing volume contracting, the pace of transactions in this market is moderating. The pending ratio of 0.50 suggests that demand absorption is broadly aligned with supply additions. While inventory pressures are not acutely high, the year-over-year decline in median listing prices indicates a heightened need for price discipline from sellers.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
604 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 190 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.9% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -0.8% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Burlington, NC? Buyer Demand Index is running at 50%.
Burlington, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 50%
- Median Days on Market
- 61 days
- Inventory YoY
- +5%
Burlington, NC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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