Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Wake County, NC real estate market currently shows 6,431 active listings, with 2,075 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 158 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 58 days on market compared to 57 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4% year-over-year, from $499,000 to $479,000.
Population: 1,126,823 · Density: 706.4/mi² · Median household income: $99,667
Typical home value: $387,428 · Homeownership: 65.3%
Raleigh: 27602, 27603, 27604, 27606, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27614, 27616, 27617, 27622, 27623
Cary: 27511, 27512, 27513, 27519
Historic Oakwood: 27601, 27634
Windsong: 27518
Garner: 27529
Holly Springs: 27540
Oakwood Acres: 27545
Morrisville: 27560
Raleigh Apartments: 27605
Westover: 27607
Eagle Creek: 27611
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.