Market Intelligence Report — NC-580

Rocky Mount, NC

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

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

Median Listing

$285K
-6.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
-15.0% YoY

Active Inventory

607
+26.7% YoY

Median DOM

78 Days
+14.0% YoY

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The Rocky Mount, NC housing market is characterized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.34 indicating demand absorption is moderate relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded significantly year-over-year by 26.7%, contributing to the shifting market dynamics.

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

4.9%-0.8 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

148,486+0.4% 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 Rocky Mount market right now.

Active listings have experienced substantial year-over-year growth, increasing by 26.7%, while new listings saw a slight contraction of 2.4% over the past year. The median listing price declined by 6.4% year-over-year, despite a marginal 1.0% month-over-month increase. The pending ratio has declined by 15.0% year-over-year, reflecting reduced demand absorption.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$285K+1.0% MoM

Active Inventory

607+26.7% YoY

Days on Market

78+14.0% YoY

Sold Score™

35-15.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

35
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

The current market conditions suggest a moderation in the pace of sales, with a pending ratio of 0.34 indicating that demand is not absorbing available supply rapidly. This environment provides purchasers with increased time for due diligence and negotiation, potentially leading to greater price discipline on the part of sellers due to elevated inventory levels and longer market times, as evidenced by median days on market rising 14.0% year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

607 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 164 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.3% 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
78 days
Inventory YoY
+27%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Rocky Mount, NC
CBSA Code
40580
State
NC

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