Neighborhood Turnover Report

Updated weekly · February 23, 2026

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How often do homes change hands in Triangle neighborhoods? This report ranks 390 neighborhoods by annual turnover rate — the percentage of homesites that sold in the past 12 months. Only neighborhoods with at least 100 homesites are included to ensure meaningful comparisons. New construction communities are filtered out using build-year data and pricing pattern analysis, though some may still appear in the results.

4 Counties Analyzed
390 Neighborhoods Ranked
4.1% Avg Turnover
100+ Min Homesites

Data source: Wake, Durham, Orange & Chatham County Public Records · Single-family homes · 12-month lookback · Min 100 homesites

Wake County

284 Neighborhoods
3.9% Avg Turnover
10.0% Highest
0.9% Lowest

Highest Turnover — Wake County

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Legacy Farm 10.0% 13 130 $530,000
2 South Lakes 8.5% 43 505 $600,000
3 Ashley Hills 8.3% 10 121 $303,500
4 Hednghm On The Neuse 8.3% 11 132 $335,000
5 Deacon's Ridge 8.1% 9 111 $400,000
6 Kanata Mills 7.8% 10 128 $655,000
7 Will 7.1% 8 112 $563,500
8 Highland Forest 6.8% 8 117 $457,500
9 Fairmont 6.8% 9 132 $975,000
10 Shepherd's Vineyard 6.7% 14 208 $675,000

Lowest Turnover — Wake County

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Cardinal Hills 0.9% 2 223 $415,000
2 Delta Ridge 1.0% 5 478 $450,000
3 Granite Ridge 1.3% 6 477 $292,500
4 Harmony 1.3% 7 529 $700,000
5 Highland Creek 1.4% 16 1,105 $446,000
6 Cornerstone Park 1.4% 7 504 $430,000
7 Lockwood 1.4% 5 349 $375,000
8 Farmington Woods 1.4% 5 358 $325,000
9 Honeycutt Farm 1.5% 9 596 $590,000
10 Canterbury 1.6% 2 126 $482,500

Durham County

52 Neighborhoods
4.9% Avg Turnover
33.7% Highest
1.9% Lowest

Highest Turnover — Durham County

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Solana 33.7% 88 261 $409,750
2 Sweetbrier 17.3% 78 452 $598,500
3 Jordan @ Southpoint 7.1% 15 210 $725,000
4 Hidden Hollow 6.2% 7 112 $310,000
5 Creekside At Bethpage 6.1% 41 667 $555,000
6 Rustica Oaks 6.1% 17 278 $481,000
7 Dogwood Acres 6.0% 9 149 $338,000
8 Lochside 6.0% 11 184 $410,000
9 Wdlake 5.9% 18 304 $443,750
10 Garrett Farms 5.7% 16 282 $697,500

Lowest Turnover — Durham County

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Swanns Mill 1.9% 4 209 $362,000
2 Hillcrest 1.9% 4 211 $305,250
3 Greenwood 2.4% 4 165 $346,500
4 Grove Prk 2.5% 7 275 $395,000
5 Fairfield 2.6% 14 545 $666,250
6 Black Horse Run 2.6% 5 194 $550,000
7 Chancellors Ridge 2.7% 10 371 $580,000
8 Willowhaven 2.8% 8 283 $442,500
9 Fieldstone 2.8% 3 108 $485,000
10 Vantage Pointe 2.8% 5 181 $395,000

Orange County

27 Neighborhoods
4.4% Avg Turnover
8.1% Highest
2.3% Lowest

Highest Turnover — Orange County

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Briarcliff 8.1% 16 197 $635,000
2 Coker Hills Ext 6.6% 18 271 $858,000
3 Fairoaks 6.0% 7 116 $460,000
4 The Trails 6.0% 6 100 $370,000
5 Cornwallis Hills 5.6% 13 234 $410,000
6 Collins Ridge 5.6% 6 107 $505,500
7 Beckett's Ridge 5.5% 12 217 $496,500
8 Greenwood Ext (Chapel Hill) 5.1% 8 156 $1,140,000
9 Wildwood 4.9% 9 183 $290,000
10 Collington Farms 4.5% 10 221 $322,500

Lowest Turnover — Orange County

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Lake Forest 2.3% 8 343 $1,200,000
2 Northwood 2.5% 6 236 $530,250
3 Parkside 2.9% 6 205 $720,000
4 Lake Hogan Farms 3.0% 11 372 $940,000
5 The Oaks 3.1% 7 229 $1,700,000
6 Ridgefield 3.2% 7 217 $495,000
7 The Meadows 3.3% 6 183 $350,500
8 Meadowmont 3.3% 9 272 $770,000
9 Stoneridge 3.4% 6 176 $968,750
10 North Forest Hills 3.6% 9 250 $540,000

Chatham County

27 Neighborhoods
4.2% Avg Turnover
7.2% Highest
0.7% Lowest

Highest Turnover — Chatham County

Neighborhoods with the most homes changing hands. High turnover means more buying opportunities but also more competition and potential instability.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Fv Camden Park East 7.2% 17 237 $650,000
2 Legacy West 7.0% 25 358 $770,000
3 Cedar Grove 6.9% 7 101 $805,000
4 Bobcat Point 5.7% 8 140 $623,000
5 Parks At Meadowview 5.5% 10 183 $767,500
6 Westfall 5.5% 10 181 $1,212,500
7 Chapel Ridge 5.3% 46 870 $912,500
8 Governors Park 5.2% 8 155 $789,500
9 The Woods Area 5.0% 16 323 $277,500
10 Gc Morehead Forest 4.8% 13 270 $868,500

Lowest Turnover — Chatham County

Neighborhoods where residents stay the longest. Low turnover typically indicates stable, established communities with limited inventory when homes do come to market.

# Neighborhood Turnover % Sales Homesites Median Price
1 Oakland 0.7% 7 959 $600,000
2 Pittsboro North 1.2% 13 1,061 $420,000
3 North East New Hope 1.2% 7 576 $668,000
4 Governors Club 1.5% 8 524 $1,225,000
5 East Siler City 2.5% 8 319 $80,000
6 North Cape Fear 2.8% 10 362 $420,000
7 Amberly 3.1% 15 479 $680,000
8 Amberly/Marsalis Way 3.6% 20 552 $660,000
9 Bradford Place 3.6% 7 193 $870,000
10 Briar Chapel 3.9% 100 2,549 $621,250

Turnover Rate Distribution

Average Turnover by County

How to Use This Report

For buyers:

  • High turnover neighborhoods offer more inventory and buying opportunities, but may also mean more competition from other buyers.
  • Low turnover neighborhoods are typically stable, established communities. Homes rarely come to market, so when one does, act quickly.
  • Pair this with the Price Index to understand both pricing dynamics and availability in a neighborhood.

For sellers:

  • In low turnover areas, your listing may attract more attention due to scarcity. This can support pricing at or above comparable sales.
  • In high turnover areas, you'll face more competition from other sellers. Pricing strategy and presentation become more important.

Important context:

  • Turnover rate = annual sales ÷ total homesites. A 5% rate means roughly 1 in 20 homes sold in the past year.
  • This measures how often homes sell, not why. High turnover doesn't necessarily mean instability — it can reflect investor activity or simply a large community.
  • Neighborhoods with fewer than 100 homesites are excluded to avoid misleading results from small communities.
  • New construction filtering: This report uses algorithms to exclude new-build communities — including construction year data where available and sale price pattern analysis for counties that lack build dates. However, some new construction neighborhoods may still appear in the results. Unusually high turnover rates can be a signal of active builder sales rather than resale activity.

This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Turnover rates reflect recent sales data from county public records and do not represent a judgment on neighborhood quality, stability, or desirability. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions.

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