Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Wake County, NC real estate market currently shows 6,346 active listings, with 2,695 pending sales. Homes are averaging 41 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 601 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 41 days on market compared to 40 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2% year-over-year, from $499,350 to $489,543.
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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: 27603, 27616, 27622, 27623, 27636, 27640, 27650, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27668, 27675
Wilders Grove: 27604, 27625, 27629, 27635
Historic Oakwood: 27601, 27626, 27634
Twin Oaks Villas Townhomes: 27511
Beacon Grove: 27512
Cary: 27513
Windsong: 27518
Fryars Gate: 27519
Garner: 27529
Bridgeberry: 27540
Oakwood Acres: 27545
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.