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County Overview

Dare County, NC

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
June 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The Dare County, NC real estate market currently shows 727 active listings, with 162 pending sales. Homes are averaging 76 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 41 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 76 days on market compared to 77 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.8% year-over-year, from $689,250 to $649,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 37,160  ·  Density: 293.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $81,335

Typical home value: $373,866  ·  Homeownership: 77.8%

Included Areas

Avon: 27915

Buxton: 27920

Frisco: 27936

Hatteras: 27943

Kill Devil Hills: 27948

Kitty Hawk: 27949

Manns Harbor: 27953

Manteo: 27954

Nags Head: 27959

Rodanthe: 27968

Salvo: 27972

Stumpy Point: 27978

Wanchese: 27981

St. Waves: 27982

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
727
⇧ 6% vs 686 last year
Pending
162
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$649,000
⇩ 5.8% vs $689,250 last year
Average Price
$829,570
⇩ 6.1% vs $883,670 last year
Days on Market
76
⇩ 1.3% vs 77 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$393
⇧ 6.8% vs $368/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,828 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇩ 4.4% vs 0.2% last year
Price Increased
0%
⇩ 8%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %