Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The VALE, NC real estate market (28168) currently shows 45 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 48 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 48 days on market compared to 52 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 8.3% year-over-year, from $360,975 to $331,000.
Population: 10,632 · Density: 47.2/mi² · Median household income: $62,077
Typical home value: $155,773 · Homeownership: 84.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28168 | Vale, NC 28168 | 0.0 mi | 26 | $10,406,864 | $382,175 | $400,264 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC 28612 | 9.9 mi | 50 | $22,257,900 | $279,725 | $445,158 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC 28092 | 10.7 mi | 167 | $70,249,385 | $371,245 | $420,655 |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC 28033 | 10.8 mi | 12 | $5,001,528 | $439,625 | $416,794 |
| 28658 | Newton, NC 28658 | 11.6 mi | 103 | $36,971,541 | $302,475 | $358,947 |
| 28169 | Waco, NC 28169 | 13.4 mi | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $405,000 |
| 28650 | Maiden, NC 28650 | 15.0 mi | 67 | $25,775,369 | $378,250 | $384,707 |
| 28077 | High Shoals, NC 28077 | 16.1 mi | 6 | $2,038,680 | $334,500 | $339,780 |
| 28613 | Conover, NC 28613 | 17.5 mi | 89 | $50,214,690 | $362,450 | $564,210 |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC 28630 | 18.9 mi | 73 | $40,059,115 | $349,900 | $548,755 |
| 28034 | Dallas, NC 28034 | 19.5 mi | 71 | $24,343,912 | $327,500 | $342,872 |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC 28638 | 20.2 mi | 36 | $12,808,152 | $299,900 | $355,782 |
| 28006 | Alexis, NC 28006 | 21.2 mi | 3 | $1,087,500 | $362,500 | $362,500 |
As of September 2026, there are 45 active listings in VALE, NC (zip code 28168), compared to 40 the prior year.
The median listing price in VALE, NC 28168 is $331,000 as of September 2026, a 8.3% decrease from $360,975 the prior year.
Homes in VALE, NC 28168 spend an average of 48 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, VALE, NC 28168 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 48 days on market compared to 52 days last year.
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