Charlotte

NC

Southeast's financial hub with relentless population growth

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Key Market Stats

Last updated: 2026-03

Median Price

$425K

0.0% YoY

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs. last month

Active Listings

9,043

homes for sale

Months of Supply

1.7 mo.

Seller's market

Days on Market

49d

median

Cash Buyers

31.7%

of all sales

Median Home Price Trend

Charlotte — 24-month rolling

Months of Housing Supply

Charlotte — inventory trend

<2 Seller 2–4 Balanced >4 Buyer

AI Market Analysis — Charlotte

Charlotte remains one of the most competitive markets in the Sun Belt, driven by consistent net migration from the Northeast and Midwest. The metro added nearly 100 people per day in 2024, and that demand continues to outpace new housing supply. Banking, fintech, and healthcare anchor an exceptionally diverse employment base that insulates the market from single-sector shocks. Union County and Cabarrus County to the south and east are absorbing significant new construction, but absorption rates keep inventory lean metro-wide. Buyers face multiple-offer situations on move-in-ready homes under $450K, while the luxury segment above $800K has softened slightly as mortgage rates remain elevated.

Analysis generated from Redfin, FRED, and Census Bureau data. Updated monthly.

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Data sources: Redfin Market Data, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), local MLS associations. Statistics represent metro-area medians and are updated monthly. Not financial or investment advice.