Updated May 2026 · Redfin
Charlotte vs Tampa: real estate market, May 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for Charlotte, NC and Tampa, FL for May 2026: Charlotte at a $443K median versus $445K in Tampa, plus days on market and the buyer-vs-seller balance, straight from the Redfin Data Center.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $443K ▲ +4.3% | $445K ▼ -3.3% |
| Days on market | 46 ▲ +4.5% | 43 ▲ +30.3% |
| Homes for sale | 4,006 ▲ +7.5% | 1,814 ▼ -21.7% |
| Sale-to-list | 99.0% • 0.0% | 96.7% • 0.0% |
| Months of supply | 3.6 ▲ +12.5% | 3.2 ▼ -27.3% |
| Homes sold | 1,114 ▼ -4.0% | 561 ▲ +5.6% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of May 2026, Charlotte is the more affordable of the two at a $443,100 median sale price, about 0% below Tampa ($445,000). Tampa is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 43 days versus 46 in Charlotte.
Which market fits your client?
For a buyer client, Charlotte offers a little more breathing room, with 3.6 months of supply against 3.2 in Tampa, which usually means less bidding pressure. For a seller client, Tampa is the tighter market, with a 96.7% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, Charlotte is appreciating faster (+4.3% vs -3.3% year over year).
How we compare these markets
We built LOKAL to pull Charlotte's and Tampa's numbers straight from the Redfin Data Center, so an agent and a client compare like for like. For May 2026 we recorded a $443K median in Charlotte and a $445K median in Tampa, against roughly $425K a year earlier in 2025. Redfin has published this market data monthly since 2020, which is what lets us show year-over-year change here in 2026. For complementary demographics on each metro — population, median household income — see the U.S. Census Bureau. LOKAL is independent and not affiliated with Redfin; always verify against your MLS before you publish.
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Frequently asked
- Is Charlotte or Tampa more affordable?
- As of May 2026, Charlotte is the more affordable market at a $443,100 median sale price, about 0% below Tampa ($445,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, Charlotte or Tampa?
- Tampa moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 43 days, versus 46 days in Charlotte (May 2026).
- Is Charlotte or Tampa better for buyers right now?
- Charlotte gives buyers a little more room, with 3.6 months of supply versus 3.2 in Tampa. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these Charlotte and Tampa numbers come from?
- Both metros draw on the Redfin Data Center, refreshed monthly. LOKAL turns the figures into a ready-to-post carousel, story and square for either city. LOKAL is not affiliated with Redfin; always verify against your local MLS before quoting figures to clients.
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Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center. Figures are metro-level snapshots, not valuations for a specific home.