Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Durham-Chapel Hill market is currently categorized as Cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.41. This metric, which measures demand absorption relative to active inventory, indicates a deceleration in market velocity. The median listing price has experienced a year-over-year decline of 4.0%.
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
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).
What's moving the Durham-Chapel Hill market right now.
Active listings have seen an 18.2% expansion over the past year, reaching 2,310 units. Concurrently, new listings increased by 5.7% year-over-year. The pending ratio has decreased by 5.9% year-over-year to 0.41, signaling a reduction in demand relative to available supply. Median days on market increased by 3.9% over the past year.
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
The pace of transactions is decelerating as evidenced by the 0.41 pending ratio and the increased days on market. Expanding inventory levels suggest reduced pressure on available properties. This environment necessitates price discipline from sellers, as 24.1% of listings currently show price reductions, indicating an adjustment to market conditions.
The average listing price, at $660,149, is notably higher than the median listing price of $460,135, creating a spread that may suggest some softness in the higher-price tiers. The median $/sqft also declined by 3.5% over the past year, which could further reflect adjustments in this segment.
2,310 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 816 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.5% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -3.5% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC? Inventory is up 18% from last year.
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 41%
- Median Days on Market
- 60 days
- Inventory YoY
- +18%
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
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27713
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27707
durham
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27704
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$333K
129 active · 59 DOM
27705
durham
$407K
126 active · 51 DOM
27701
durham
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27712
durham
$499K
72 active · 61 DOM
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