Charlotte, NC Housing Market

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

Charlotte, NC offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (-0.8% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 18.6 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$382,567

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-0.8%

Price change

5-Year Change

+37.8%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,716/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

10,354

For sale

State Avg

$331,413

North Carolina

Home Value Trends

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

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,716/mo

Rent YoY Change

+0.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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