Market Intelligence Report — NC-340

Jacksonville, NC

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

Ref. No: 2026-NC-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$340K
-2.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.45
-11.8% YoY

Active Inventory

1,234
+20.3% YoY

Median DOM

66 Days
-8.4% YoY

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The Jacksonville, NC market is exhibiting stabilizing tendencies, with a pending ratio of 0.45, indicating a more balanced absorption of available inventory. Active listings have expanded significantly, increasing 20.3% year-over-year, alongside a modest contraction in the median listing price by 2.0% 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

3.4%-0.4 pp YoY

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

217,175+1.2% 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 Jacksonville market right now.

Inventory levels have seen substantial growth over the past year, with active listings up 20.3% and new listings increasing by 13.0%. Despite this supply expansion, the median days on market has declined by 8.4% year-over-year, suggesting some underlying demand persistence. However, the pending ratio has softened by 11.8% compared to the prior year, reflecting a moderated pace of demand absorption against rising supply. Median listing price has edged down 2.0% year-over-year, although median $/sqft saw a marginal increase of 0.8%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$340K-2.6% MoM

Active Inventory

1,234+20.3% YoY

Days on Market

66-8.4% YoY

Sold Score™

57-11.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

57
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 indicating more balanced absorption, inventory pressure is moderating as active listings expand. This environment suggests that demand is not significantly outpacing new supply, leading to greater discipline in pricing. While the pace of transactions remains relatively consistent with the recent past, the expanded inventory offers a broader selection, influencing the dynamics of price negotiation.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined 2.7% year-over-year, while the median listing price shows a 2.0% decrease, and median $/sqft recorded a modest 0.8% increase. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,234 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 364 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +8.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.45

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Jacksonville, NC? Homes here are taking 6 days less to sell than last year.

Jacksonville, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
45%
Median Days on Market
66 days
Inventory YoY
+20%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Jacksonville, NC
CBSA Code
27340
State
NC