Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Wake County, NC real estate market currently shows 5,753 active listings, with 2,458 pending sales. Homes are averaging 43 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 646 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 43 days on market compared to 40 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.5% year-over-year, from $487,308 to $485,000.
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Population: 1,126,823 · Density: 706.4/mi² · Median household income: $99,667
Typical home value: $387,428 · Homeownership: 65.3%
Raleigh: 27601, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27609, 27614, 27616, 27617, 27622, 27623
Cary: 27511, 27513, 27518, 27519
Wilders Grove: 27625, 27629, 27635
Historic Oakwood: 27626, 27634
Beacon Grove: 27512
Garner: 27529
Bridgeberry: 27540
Oakwood Acres: 27545
Morrisville: 27560
Caraleigh: 27602
Bloomsbury: 27608
Walnut Creek: 27610
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.