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All Triangle cities — market snapshot
Data verified June 2026. Sources: Doorify MLS, NC REALTORS, Redfin, ListingFlare. *Monthly payment estimate based on 20% down at 6.82% — use our mortgage calculator for your specific numbers.
Apex
Cary
Holly Springs
Raleigh
Durham
Chapel Hill
Pittsboro
What the Triangle market is telling us
Holly Springs leads Wake County in year-over-year appreciation at 10.2% — driven by new construction activity and strong demand from families priced out of Apex and Cary. With 312 active permits, it has more construction activity than any other Wake County suburb.
Cary is the hottest market by days on market — just 5 days on average, the lowest in the Triangle. Well-priced homes in Cary routinely receive multiple offers within 48 hours. Buyers need pre-approval and a clear due diligence fee strategy before touring.
Chapel Hill has the highest median at $725k but the slowest velocity — 40 days on market reflects a more deliberate buyer pool. The tight inventory (only 42 active listings) keeps prices firm despite slower turnover.
Pittsboro leads all Triangle cities in appreciation rate at 7.2% YoY — driven by Chatham Park development and buyers priced out of Wake County. With only 28 active listings, inventory is extremely constrained relative to demand.
Durham is the value play. At $390k median with 148 active listings, it offers the most inventory and the lowest price per square foot in the Triangle. Buyers comfortable with Durham's neighborhood variability can find significant upside.
Explore by city
Apex
Top-rated schools, charming downtown, new construction boom along the 540 corridor.
Cary
Master-planned excellence, SAS HQ, 100+ miles of greenways, three top-rated high schools.
Holly Springs
Triangle's fastest-growing town. New subdivisions, great schools, best new construction value.
Raleigh
The capital city. Diverse neighborhoods, widest price range, best magnet school options.
Durham
The Bull City. Arts, culture, Duke University, best Triangle value and fastest appreciation.
Chapel Hill
Top-rated schools in NC, UNC Chapel Hill, tight inventory, university town character.
Pittsboro
Chatham County gem. Affordable land, rural character, fastest appreciation in Triangle.