2026 Charlotte Market Report

Median price by Charlotte neighborhood

Highest median sale price among tracked Charlotte-area markets.

Year-over-year appreciation

Percentage change in median sale price over the past 12 months.

Days on market — fastest Charlotte markets

Average days from list to contract. Lower means faster competition for buyers.

What the numbers mean for you

• The metro median sits at $420,000

  Charlotte's median sale price is $420,000, up from $395,000 a year ago — a 6.3% gain. Homes average 28 days on market and close at 98.2% of list price, so well-priced listings still move quickly.

• Price per square foot is the fairer comparison

  Median price mixes house size into the number. Across the areas we track, price per square foot runs from roughly $190 to $380. Comparing $/sq ft between two neighborhoods tells you what you are actually paying for location.

• 13 of 15 tracked areas still favor sellers

  Inventory has improved but has not flipped the market. Buyers get the most negotiating room in areas with more months of supply and longer days on market; the tightest areas still see competing offers on updated homes in strong school assignments.

• Appreciation is uneven across the metro

  The tracked areas average 6.8% year-over-year appreciation, but the spread matters more than the average. The leaders in this report gained the most over the past year, while established luxury areas moved more slowly from a much higher base.