Top North Carolina markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth City, NC | 73 | C |
| 2 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | 72 | C- |
| 3 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 71 | C- |
| 4 | Mount Airy, NC | 68 | D+ |
| 5 | Laurinburg, NC | 61 | D- |
| 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | 60 | D- |
| 7 | Lumberton, NC | 53 | F |
| 8 | Forest City, NC | 49 | F |
| 9 | Rockingham, NC | 49 | F |
| 10 | Jacksonville, NC | 47 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gates County, NC | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Tyrrell County, NC | 90 | A- |
| 3 | Washington County, NC | 87 | B+ |
| 4 | Perquimans County, NC | 84 | B |
| 5 | Hertford County, NC | 81 | B- |
| 6 | Person County, NC | 76 | C |
| 7 | Hyde County, NC | 73 | C |
| 8 | Halifax County, NC | 73 | C |
| 9 | Caswell County, NC | 68 | D+ |
| 10 | Chowan County, NC | 67 | D+ |
North Carolina Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in North Carolina. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
North Carolina Metro Areas
38 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in North Carolina
+26 more metro areas in North Carolina tracked by PropertyIQ
North Carolina Counties
100 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in North Carolina
+88 more counties in North Carolina tracked by PropertyIQ
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North Carolina Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across North Carolina means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in North Carolina on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
North Carolina's Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) and Charlotte's banking corridor anchor two of the Southeast's fastest-growing metro economies. The state's combination of top-tier universities, major corporate relocations (Apple, Google, Amazon in RTP), and relative affordability drives persistent domestic in-migration. Smaller markets like Wilmington, Asheville, and Greensboro each offer distinct investment profiles that PropertyIQ scores independently.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all North Carolina markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every North Carolina market.
North Carolina Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
North Carolina Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-17. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in North Carolina?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 38 metro areas and 100 counties in North Carolina, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a North Carolina market?
A score of 50 marks North Carolina's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a North Carolina market is read against North Carolina's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the North Carolina average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for North Carolina?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a North Carolina metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for North Carolina market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for North Carolina shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which North Carolina metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Elizabeth City, NC has the highest PropertyIQ Score among North Carolina metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.