Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton market is exhibiting cooling conditions, driven by a pending ratio of 0.40 and a notable 18.6% year-over-year increase in active listings. While the median listing price remained stable month-over-month, it has seen a slight decline over the past year.
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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton market right now.
Inventory growth is a prominent feature, with active listings rising 18.6% year-over-year to 1,440 units, outpacing the 6.9% increase in new listings. Demand indicators suggest a deceleration, as the pending ratio currently stands at 0.40, reflecting a 6.7% decrease over the past year. This dynamic is occurring against a backdrop of stable median days on market at 63 days, indicating consistency in the time properties spend on the market. Median listing prices have compressed 1.4% year-over-year, despite no month-over-month change.
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 rising inventory levels and the moderating pending ratio suggest a market where negotiating leverage is shifting. The increased availability of active listings implies that buyers have a broader selection and potentially more time for consideration, placing pressure on sellers regarding price discipline. The pace of transactions, as indicated by the pending ratio, is less robust, which can extend marketing periods for properties.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
1,440 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 466 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.0% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.3% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC? Inventory is up 19% from last year.
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 40%
- Median Days on Market
- 63 days
- Inventory YoY
- +19%
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
28604
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28677
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203 active · 74 DOM
28645
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190 active · 68 DOM
28625
statesville
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144 active · 66 DOM
28657
newland
$437K
133 active · 110 DOM
28658
newton
$304K
100 active · 66 DOM
28602
hickory
$310K
95 active · 68 DOM
28605
blowing rock
$964K
94 active · 74 DOM
28673
sherrills ford
$449K
94 active · 67 DOM
28613
conover
$327K
76 active · 50 DOM
28694
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$529K
67 active · 76 DOM
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taylorsville
$389K
62 active · 50 DOM
28630
granite falls
$317K
61 active · 65 DOM
28650
maiden
$371K
59 active · 58 DOM
28640
jefferson
$716K
54 active · 89 DOM
28675
sparta
$337K
50 active · 104 DOM
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