Market Intelligence · NC / Wake County

Cary, NC home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$621K1-yr changeDown1.4%

The typical home value in Cary, NC is $621K as of September 2026, down 1.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Cary ZIP code, the median list price is $608K and homes spend a median of 54 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The story in Cary this June is a market that has softened.
  • The typical home value sits at about six hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars, down roughly 2 percent over the past year.
  • About 22 percent of homes for sale have already cut their price, so more than one in five sellers started too high and had to adjust.
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The story in Cary this June is a market that has softened. The typical home value sits at about six hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars, down roughly 2 percent over the past year. That is not a crash, but it is a clear signal that the fast gains have stalled. Look at the listings and you can see why. About 22 percent of homes for sale have already cut their price, so more than one in five sellers started too high and had to adjust. There are around 400 homes on the market, with about 250 fresh listings added, so buyers have real choices. The median home is taking about forty-four days to sell, long enough that overpricing gets punished. And the median list price, near six hundred three thousand dollars, sits below the typical value, a sign sellers are pricing with caution. If you are selling here, price it right from day one. In this market, the homes that sit are the ones that reached.

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12-month value trend

-1.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Cary over the last 12 months: $630K in Sep 2025 to $621K in Sep 2026 (-1.4%).

Sep 2025$630K

Sep 2026$621K

Median Zillow home value index across Cary's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Cary, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$621K
1-yr changeMedian across Cary ZIPs
-1.4%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Cary
4
County
Wake County

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Context

Cary's housing market has cooled slightly over the past year. The typical home value is $621,326 as of September 2026, down 1.4% over the past year. Buyers have more to choose from, with 391 homes for sale and 178 new listings hitting the market. Sellers are also adjusting expectations, since 25.9% of listings have taken a price cut, and homes are sitting a median of 54 days before going under contract. The median list price is $608,000. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the market still supports solid values, but pricing realistically and being patient matter more now than they did a year ago.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Cary, NC?

Typical home value

$621K

Down1.4%YoY

Median list price

$608K

Days on market

54

Homes for sale

391

Price cuts

25.9%

New listings

178

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Cary's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Cary, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Cary, NC are down 1.4% over the past year, from $630K in September 2025 to $621K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Cary, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$621,326-1.4%
September 2025$630,303No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Cary ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Cary, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Cary, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 54 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cary ZIP code, and 178 new listings against 391 active listings across Cary, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Cary housing market forecast 2027

-0.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Cary ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Cary fell 1.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Cary?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Cary shows typical home values falling 0.6% by September 2027, after a 1.4% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Cary ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Cary?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Cary ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Cary, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Cary worth?

The typical home value in Cary is $621,326 as of September 2026, down 1.4% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, so an individual home's value will depend on its size, condition, and location within Cary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Cary?

Homes in Cary spend a median of 54 days on the market as of September 2026. About 25.9% of listings have taken a price cut, which suggests buyers are not rushing and sellers need to price carefully.

How many homes are for sale in Cary?

There are 391 homes for sale in Cary as of September 2026, with 178 new listings added. The median list price is $608,000.

Are home prices going up or down in Cary, NC?

Typical home values in Cary, NC are down 1.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Cary, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Cary, NC leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 54 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cary ZIP code, and 178 new listings against 391 active listings across Cary, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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