Veterans United in
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
in the NC, SC metro area
The Charlotte housing market in August has weakened compared to last year with the median home price around $437,498 — down 2.7% from last year. Homes for sale in Charlotte* now spend an average of 57 days on the market, and nearly 48% sell below asking price, giving buyers more negotiating power.
Just a few of the 826,130 Veterans we've helped get into homes.
4,900 Veterans in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area alone!
Based on Veterans United and Veterans United Realty's internal data.
Andrew K. | U.S. Army
Crystal J. | U.S. Air Force
David P. | U.S. Marine Corps
Lester B. | U.S. Army
Gregory L. | U.S. Military
Jason S. | U.S. Army
Terry M. | U.S. Air Force
Charlotte Metro Housing Market in August 2026
Median Days on Market
57 days
Homes are staying on the market 11.76% longer than last month.
Average Listing Price
$623,800
Average home prices are down 1.51% since last month.
Active Listings
11,221 homes
Number of houses on the market are up 2.46% since last month.
Homes in the Charlotte region sell at a moderate pace.
48% of listings reduced price last month.
4,106
New listings
Down 12.2% from last month
11,221
Active listings
Up 2.5% from last month
VA Loan Market Share
8% of originations last year were VA loans.
4,595
Sold last year
1/12
Were VA loans
Charlotte Area
Own vs Rent Trends
A higher share of owner-occupied homes often reflects stronger long-term ties to the community, since homeowners are more likely to stay in one place and invest in their neighborhoods. By contrast, areas with a larger renter population may be more transient, offering flexibility but sometimes less stability in housing markets.
It could also be an indication of market health, as affordable markets often have higher owner-occupancy rates.
The home listing price-to-income ratio in the Charlotte area is 5.4
The ratio compares how expensive homes are in Charlotte relative to household income. A higher ratio means homes cost more compared to what people earn.
A healthy price-to-income ratio is generally around 3 times your household's annual income (or less), but higher ratios can be sustainable depending on your rate, DTI, and more.
Median Home Prices by Neighborhood in the Charlotte Region
This section breaks down median home prices by neighborhood. Use these insights to see where housing costs trend higher or lower, and to better understand the market at the zip code level.
The Charlotte metro median income is $81,262.
Explore Charlotte Area Neighborhoods
See how median home prices in individual Charlotte neighborhoods compare to the overall metro median.
View this chart to learn about the median listing price and the number of active listings in Charlotte over time.
Month
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
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Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Listing Price
$419,950
$414,714
$401,427
$394,990
$389,950
$397,425
$400,808
$425,000
$434,881
$441,238
$439,990
$429,736
$425,000
$420,948
$414,945
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$410,104
$422,450
$435,000
$441,170
$439,400
$435,000
$430,000
$429,947
$428,750
$422,450
$420,000
$419,475
$425,000
$439,500
$450,000
$454,500
$449,433
$439,999
$438,500
$438,348
$429,740
$422,516
$415,000
$415,000
$424,950
$429,950
$439,000
$440,000
$437,498
Month
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
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Jan 2024
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Sep 2025
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Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Active Listings
5,439
5,696
5,963
5,545
5,032
4,367
4,089
4,012
3,970
4,108
4,235
4,400
4,629
5,106
5,285
5,014
4,626
4,571
4,902
5,289
5,651
6,134
6,763
7,146
7,451
7,456
7,268
6,698
6,379
6,647
7,219
8,088
8,824
9,410
9,628
9,748
10,131
10,190
9,789
8,760
8,202
8,285
9,043
9,740
10,375
10,952
11,221
Median Days on Market
Days on Market
This chart shows the median days on market for active listings over time. In other words: how quickly homes move in the market. A declining rate means rising competition among buyers, while an increase means listings are sitting longer.
Month
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
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Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Median Days on Market
43
45
48
60
70
57
43
40
39
38
39
38
40
40
43
53
59
45
38
37
32
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48
53
55
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67
56
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45
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51
57
Market Hotness Score
Market Hotness
Based on Realtor.com's Market Hotness Index, this measure reflects how competitive the housing market is by comparing buyer demand with available inventory. Rising hotness scores point to more competition, while declining scores signal cooling conditions.
Month
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
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Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Hotness Score
55.1839
57.5251
61.3712
61.204
55.8528
59.3645
66.2207
60.0334
55.5184
56.1873
57.0234
61.5385
64.3813
69.2308
67.5585
64.7157
68.0602
69.0635
65.8863
63.3779
63.8796
57.8595
60.5351
57.0234
54.5151
50.3344
56.0201
55.6856
59.0301
58.5284
60.3679
53.3445
47.4916
46.4883
44.4816
43.6455
44.6488
44.6488
46.3211
45.3177
42.1405
44.3144
51.3378
48.3278
42.9766
40.301
38.4615
Pending Homes-for-Sale %
Percentage of Homes Sold per Month
This chart shows the percentage of homes that sold each month, highlighting buyer demand and long-term market trends. In most markets, around 20% of listings selling each month is considered balanced. Higher percentages point to a strong sellers' market, while lower percentages indicate more favorable conditions for buyers.
Largest overall VA lender (purchase and refinance) for four consecutive years.
More VA purchase loans than any other lender for the past 10 consecutive years
Over the last six fiscal years, Veterans United made more VA purchase loans than USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo and Freedom Mortgage combined.
We have 811 Veterans ready to buy your home right now!
VA buyers should take advantage of South Carolina's tax-free benefit, one of the best in the Southeast. A knowledgeable support team can help navigate the VA loan process with confidence and handle any challenges that come up along the way.
Elise P.Veterans United Network Realty Agent
1-800-985-5723 | 1512 Heriford Road, Columbia, MO 65202. Not affiliated with any government agency including the VA. Missouri Licensed Real Estate Brokerage; for license information, visit VeteransUnitedRealty.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Start Your VA Loan With Veterans United
Not sure where to begin? Whether you're stationed nearby or planning to move near Charlotte, we’ll help you understand what to expect.
I personally wanted everything to be front-loaded so that everything could be taken care of as soon as possible, and to be given the freedom to openly express relevant concerns. I also enjoy personnel that can handle the brash and informal manner in which I conduct my own affairs. The team to which ...
Emanuel R. | Army
Verified Customer
Rick Bridgman was excellent as always. He took the time to explain my disclosures in detail and went the extra mile to help me close on time. He is the reason I always go back to Veterans United when I need a loan.
Alberto R. | Army
Verified Customer
The entire team wants you to succeed. Everyone roots for you. They work really hard to help to get into your dream home and I am very grateful for the assistance they have given me.
Geneva M. | Army
Verified Customer
Very open and outstanding communication.
Jacob P. | Marine Corps
Verified Customer
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with working with the VA . They always answered my questions and helped me understand things. I couldn't have done it without your help. I thank you so much for making this possible for me.
Velma H. | Other VA Eligibility
Verified Customer
Stephen and the team are awesome. This is my second time using Veterans United to purchase and both of my experiences have been amazing!
Latonia M. | Army
Verified Customer
I already started telling folk about how easy it is if they just make the call.
Alfonzo S. | Navy
Verified Customer
Randall was absolutely incredible. He was there for us every step of the way. Always available to answer questions and guide us through everything! We could not ask for a better loan officer!!
Nicholas W. | Navy
Verified Customer
can’t say enough good things about my experience with Veterans United. They handled the financing for my dream house in Emerald Isle and made what I expected to be a stressful, complicated process genuinely easy from start to finish.The team was responsive, clear, and walked me through every step ...
Dominic V. |
Verified Customer
Very amazing experience to have as a first time home buyer. I worked with Chelsea Perkins, amazing woman to receive help from. Everything went greatly & I appreciate her services !
Nadayyah B. | Army
Verified Customer
Thank you to Horace and his team!! They took care of me and got me into my first home. A cute little brick in the middle of no where!
Mina G. | Air Force
Verified Customer
My whole loan team was outstanding
Lloyd E. | Air Force
Verified Customer
Great as always! Much better experience than last time. Bob, Crystal and Sabrina were a huge help in the process. We could not have done it without them!
*Unless stated otherwise, data for the metro refers to the CBSA ("Core-Based Statistical Area"), the defined geography that makes up the surrounding metropolitan and micropolitan areas.
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