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-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$429K
-2.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.44
-8.3% YoY

Active Inventory

11,263
+15.5% YoY

Median DOM

61 Days
+7.0% YoY

Primary Intelligence Tool — Sold Score™

Will your home sell in today's stabilizing Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia market?

Sold Score™ analyzes 40+ local data points to estimate your home's probability of sale in the next 60 days across Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.

Free ReportNo Sign-up~60 Seconds

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia market is currently stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.44. Active listings have expanded by 15.5% year-over-year, indicating a gradual rebalancing of supply. Median listing prices have experienced a modest year-over-year decline of 2.5%, suggesting some price adjustments within the market.

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

3.7%-0.5 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

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

1,425-24.5% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 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.

Active listings have expanded considerably, with a 15.5% year-over-year increase, while new listings remained largely flat with a 0.3% year-over-year change. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.44, representing an 8.3% year-over-year decrease. Median days on market have extended by 7.0% over the past year, reflecting a slower pace of transactions. Median listing prices have experienced a 2.5% year-over-year contraction, with a month-over-month decline of 1.9%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$429K-1.9% MoM

Active Inventory

11,263+15.5% YoY

Days on Market

61+7.0% YoY

Sold Score™

49-8.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

49
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

The current market dynamics suggest a recalibration of negotiating leverage. The expansion in active listings and the lengthening of median days on market indicate reduced urgency for demand. This environment places greater emphasis on price discipline for listings and allows for a more measured approach to transactions.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

11,263 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 4,032 per month.

Pricing Pressure
26.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.44

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC? Homes here are taking 4 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
44%
Median Days on Market
61 days
Inventory YoY
+15%

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

Check my home's Sold Score

Prefer the data first? Get the monthly Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC briefing and watch the market before you list.

How the Sold Score works →

Agents: no featured expert covers Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC yet — claim this market →

How these recommendations are chosen →

The Monthly Briefing

Stay ahead of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia market.

One email per month: median price, inventory, days on market, and curated expert commentary — straight from the Primpted data desk.

Track your ZIP

Get the Sold Score for your exact ZIP code in your inbox each month.

One email per month when your ZIP's Sold Score is updated. Unsubscribe anytime.

Metro Demographics

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