Market Intelligence Report — NC-SC-740

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

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

Ref. No: 2026-NC-SC-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$425K
-3.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.42
-7.2% YoY

Active Inventory

11,182
+10.3% YoY

Median DOM

64 Days
+10.3% YoY

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The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan area is experiencing a cooling market condition. The pending ratio stands at 0.42, indicating a more measured pace of demand absorption relative to available inventory. This marks a decrease of 7.2% year-over-year in the pending ratio, contributing to the observed market deceleration.

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

3.3%-0.6 pp YoY

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

2.94M+1.9% 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

1,313-23.8% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Sep 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

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

Market Analysis

What's moving the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded significantly, with active listings increasing by 10.3% over the past year to 11,182 units. Concurrently, new listings saw a decline of 7.5% year-over-year, suggesting a moderation in fresh supply. The median listing price has observed a 3.1% year-over-year decline, reaching $424,950, while median days on market extended by 10.3% over the past year, reflecting a longer selling cycle. The share of price reductions currently stands at 26.2%, an increase of 0.7% year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$425K-0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

11,182+10.3% YoY

Days on Market

64+10.3% YoY

Sold Score™

51-7.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

51
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 0.42 and rising inventory, buyers are encountering less pressure and more options in the market. The extended median days on market and elevated price-reduced share suggest that sellers are needing to exercise greater price discipline to attract offers. The current conditions indicate a market environment where transaction pace has slowed, affording more deliberate negotiation.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $607,892, with a nominal year-over-year change of -0.1%, indicates relative stability in the upper tier, despite a 3.1% year-over-year decline in the median listing price. The median price per square foot across the market shows a modest year-over-year decline of 1.4%. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

11,182 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 3,742 per month.

Pricing Pressure
26.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.42

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
42%
Median Days on Market
64 days
Inventory YoY
+10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
CBSA Code
16740
State
NC-SC

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