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, NC metro area is exhibiting cooling market conditions, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.41. This metric indicates that demand absorption is moderate relative to available inventory, positioning the market within the lower end of the balanced spectrum.
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 · Jul 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.
Active listings have expanded considerably, up 22.1% year-over-year to 1,417 units, while new listings also increased by 13.8% over the past year. Concurrently, the pending ratio experienced a significant year-over-year decline of 13.1%, reflecting a deceleration in transaction activity. Median listing prices have experienced slight contractions, decreasing by 2.2% month-over-month and 2.5% year-over-year. Overall inventory growth continues to outpace demand metrics.
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 expanding inventory and declining pending ratio suggest a market where buyers are gaining increased latitude in negotiations. The slower pace of sales and reduced competition imply a need for price discipline from sellers to align with prevailing demand. While not severely lagging, the current environment necessitates more strategic pricing and marketing efforts for properties to achieve absorption.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
1,417 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 528 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -0.7% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC? Inventory is up 22% 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
- 41%
- Median Days on Market
- 58 days
- Inventory YoY
- +22%
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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28645
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190 active · 59 DOM
28625
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28657
newland
$449K
134 active · 88 DOM
28658
newton
$310K
100 active · 54 DOM
28673
sherrills ford
$455K
92 active · 54 DOM
28605
blowing rock
$992K
87 active · 71 DOM
28602
hickory
$318K
85 active · 63 DOM
28694
west jefferson
$510K
71 active · 71 DOM
28613
conover
$330K
67 active · 50 DOM
28630
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$375K
65 active · 62 DOM
28650
maiden
$375K
62 active · 50 DOM
28681
taylorsville
$415K
61 active · 71 DOM
28640
jefferson
$795K
49 active · 82 DOM
28675
sparta
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