Market Intelligence Report — NC-140

Goldsboro, NC

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

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

Median Listing

$295K
-1.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
-17.2% YoY

Active Inventory

409
+7.9% YoY

Median DOM

65 Days
+14.0% YoY

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The Goldsboro market is classified as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.34 indicating that demand absorption is currently outpaced by available supply. This ratio reflects a notable year-over-year contraction of 17.2%, pointing to a deceleration in sales activity relative to previous periods.

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

4.1%+0.0 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

122,278+0.9% 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

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Goldsboro market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 7.9% year-over-year, reaching 409 units, while new listings decreased by 16.1% over the same period. The median days on market has increased by 14.0% year-over-year to 65 days, suggesting a slower pace of transactions. Median listing prices show a slight year-over-year decline of 1.4%, with the price-reduced share rising by 1.6% year-over-year to 18.6%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$295K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

409+7.9% YoY

Days on Market

65+14.0% YoY

Sold Score™

46-17.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

46
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 0.34, the market exhibits greater inventory pressure and a slower pace of transactions. The extended median days on market and the rising share of price reductions imply that price discipline may be challenging, with listings requiring more time and potential adjustments to attract demand.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

409 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 104 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.34

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
34%
Median Days on Market
65 days
Inventory YoY
+8%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Goldsboro, NC
CBSA Code
24140
State
NC

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