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County Overview

McDowell County, North Carolina

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
222
⇧ 48%
Pending
47
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$468,260
⇧ 14.2%
Average Price
$578,638
⇧ 8.7%
Days on Market
113.4
⇧ 21.8%

Market Analysis

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

The McDowell County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 222 active listings, with 47 pending sales. Homes are averaging 113.4 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 72 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 113.4 days on market compared to 93.1 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 14.2% year-over-year, from $410,192 to $468,260.

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Included Areas

Glenwood: 28737

Linville Falls: 28647

Little Switzerland: 28749

Marion: 28752

Nebo: 28761

Old Fort: 28762

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 6  ·  Population: 44,769  ·  Median household income: $53,388

Typical home value: $151,784  ·  Homeownership rate: 73.2%

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