Cabarrus County, NC home prices

Cabarrus County, NC: the typical home is worth $388,753 as of 2026-05, down -1.0% over the past year and +162.1% since 2000. Listings run about $209/sq…

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

1976: $43,709 → 2026: $388,753 (8.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $388,753, homes in Cabarrus County sit 41% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 66% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #23 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,919/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,793/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Rowan County, NC ($280,729) · Stanly County, NC ($308,698) · Mecklenburg County, NC ($424,588) · Union County, NC ($452,714) · Iredell County, NC ($389,652) · Davidson County, NC ($280,050)