Alexander County, NC home prices

Alexander County, NC: the typical home is worth $267,692 as of 2026-05, up +7.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $221/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1992: $91,604 → 2026: $267,692 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $267,692, homes in Alexander County sit 3% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #53 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.2% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Catawba County, NC ($297,176) · Iredell County, NC ($389,652) · Caldwell County, NC ($241,800) · Wilkes County, NC ($226,350) · Lincoln County, NC ($406,862) · Burke County, NC ($256,950)