Albemarle, NC Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Albemarle, NC offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (0.9% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 16.5 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$298,799

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Price change

5-Year Change

+45.9%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

268

For sale

State Avg

$331,413

North Carolina

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Albemarle, NC vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

Rent YoY Change

+7.5%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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