The median home in North Carolina was worth $333,000 in 2024, up 72% from $193,200 in 2019. Since then, the FHFA house price index for the state has moved +2.4% over the year to 2026 Q2, after averaging +10.6% a year from 2020 to 2025.
Metro areas
| Metro area | Past year (to 2026 Q2) | 2020–2025 average |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +1.1% | +10.0%/yr |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | +1.5% | +10.8%/yr |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +1.8% | +10.1%/yr |
| Fayetteville, NC | +2.6% | +10.9%/yr |
| Winston-Salem, NC | +3.3% | +10.8%/yr |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | +4.9% | +10.6%/yr |
Home values in North Carolina's largest cities
| City | 2019 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $252,100 | $431,900 | +71% |
| Raleigh, NC | $274,200 | $450,300 | +64% |
| Greensboro, NC | $169,600 | $290,200 | +71% |
| Durham, NC | $253,500 | $439,400 | +73% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $154,200 | $281,200 | +82% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $128,000 | $211,300 | +65% |
| Cary, NC | $397,900 | $649,600 | +63% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates (2019, 2023, 2024), median value of owner-occupied homes; FHFA all-transactions house price index for the state and for metro areas, through 2026 Q2. How Predictye calculates this.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in North Carolina?
$333,000 in 2024, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (owners' estimates).
Are home prices in North Carolina going up or down?
The FHFA house price index for North Carolina moved +2.4% over the year to 2026 Q2, after averaging +10.6% a year from 2020 to 2025.
How much have North Carolina home values risen since 2019?
The median value rose from $193,200 in 2019 to $333,000 in 2024, +72%.