Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Wake County, NC real estate market currently shows 5,089 active listings, with 2,071 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 524 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54 days on market compared to 47 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.2% year-over-year, from $477,497 to $478,260.
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Population: 1,126,823 · Density: 706.4/mi² · Median household income: $99,667
Typical home value: $387,428 · Homeownership: 65.3%
Raleigh: 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612
Cary: 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519
Garner: 27529
Holly Springs: 27540
Knightdale: 27545
Morrisville: 27560
Rolesville: 27571
Wendell: 27591
Willow Spring: 27592
Zebulon: 27597
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.