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County Overview

Burke County, North Carolina

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
267
⇧ 17.6% vs 227 last year
Pending
75
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$316,577
⇩ 6.3% vs $337,867 last year
Average Price
$448,110
⇧ 2.8% vs $435,953 last year
Days on Market
100.2
⇧ 12.8% vs 89 days last year

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Burke County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 267 active listings, with 75 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100.2 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 40 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100.2 days on market compared to 88.8 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.3% year-over-year, from $337,867 to $316,577.

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Included Areas

Morganton: 28655, 28680

Connelly Springs: 28612

Drexel: 28619

Glen Alpine: 28628

Hildebran: 28637

Icard: 28666

Jonas Ridge: 28641

Rutherford College: 28671

Valdese: 28690

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 10  ·  Population: 79,616  ·  Median household income: $53,164

Typical home value: $153,163  ·  Homeownership rate: 75.4%

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