Cary vs. Wake County Median Price Trend — February 2026

If you’re watching the market in Cary, February 2026 showed that Cary home prices are still holding above Wake County overall. In February, the median sale price in Cary was $580,000, up 2.5% year over year. By comparison, Wake County’s median sale price was $460,000, up 1.8% year over year.

That means Cary came in about $120,000 higher than the countywide median in February. For buyers, that shows how strongly Cary continues to perform. For sellers, it is a reminder that Cary still commands a premium, especially for well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods.

The market is also moving more slowly than it did a year ago. In Cary, homes averaged 70 days on market, compared with 37 days last year. In Wake County, homes averaged 73 days on market, up from 47 days a year ago.

Sales activity was steady in Cary and slightly softer across the county. Cary had 120 homes sold in February 2026, flat from last year, while Wake County had 1,024 homes sold, down from 1,064 a year earlier.

Overall, February 2026 shows a market that is still appreciating, but at a more measured pace. Cary remains one of the stronger price points in the Triangle, while Wake County overall is showing steady growth with longer selling times.

Quick Data Points

• Cary median sale price: $580,000

• Cary YOY price change: +2.5%

• Wake County median sale price: $460,000

• Wake County YOY price change: +1.8%

• Cary days on market: 70

• Wake County days on market: 73

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