Raleigh, NC Housing Market

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

Raleigh, NC is a cooling market — favorable for buyers.

  • Prices have declined 2.6% — a strong buyer's market with room to negotiate.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 21.8 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$431,758

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-2.6%

Price change

5-Year Change

+34.6%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,651/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

4,288

For sale

State Avg

$331,413

North Carolina

Home Value Trends

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

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,651/mo

Rent YoY Change

0%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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