Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)

23,230 verified divorce and equity division filings across 93 counties in North Carolina, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.

Divorce and equity division filings — when a couple splits, jointly-owned real estate often must be sold as part of the settlement. These owners are motivated by court timelines and the need to divide assets, creating genuine deal opportunities.

Key stats

23,230 total divorce and equity division filings tracked across 93 counties
Highest volume: Mecklenburg County (3,146), Cumberland County (1,354), Wake County (1,281)
Average median property value: $241,360

County rankings by divorce & equity division volume

#	County	Filings	Med. Value	Absentee	Med. Days
1	Mecklenburg County → Get leads	3,146	$394,900	—	—
2	Cumberland County → Get leads	1,354	$266,150	—	—
3	Wake County → Get leads	1,281	$485,460	—	—
4	Forsyth County → Get leads	803	$289,200	—	—
5	New Hanover County → Get leads	763	$453,250	—	—
6	Johnston County → Get leads	750	$337,415	—	—
7	Guilford County → Get leads	697	$331,950	—	—
8	Rockingham County → Get leads	608	$182,323	—	—
9	Durham County → Get leads	593	$427,610	—	—
10	Jones County → Get leads	590	$135,490	—	—
11	Union County → Get leads	558	$500,400	—	—
12	Pitt County → Get leads	513	$243,922	—	—
13	Gaston County → Get leads	498	$265,880	—	—
14	Iredell County → Get leads	475	$317,395	—	—
15	Alamance County → Get leads	446	$282,963	—	—
16	Buncombe County → Get leads	432	$478,200	—	—
17	Davidson County → Get leads	431	$260,630	—	—
18	Catawba County → Get leads	419	$238,200	—	—
19	Wayne County → Get leads	409	$200,865	—	—
20	Harnett County → Get leads	392	$303,541	—	—
21	Brunswick County → Get leads	352	$310,660	—	—
22	Craven County → Get leads	347	$212,370	—	—
23	Moore County → Get leads	333	$359,950	—	—
24	Orange County → Get leads	323	$512,050	—	—
25	Randolph County → Get leads	311	$192,500	—	—
26	Onslow County → Get leads	285	$294,090	—	—
27	Henderson County → Get leads	265	$312,450	—	—
28	Robeson County → Get leads	255	$123,000	—	—
29	Wilson County → Get leads	249	$210,577	—	—
30	Cleveland County → Get leads	244	$201,433	—	—

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Frequently asked questions

How many divorce and equity division filings are tracked in North Carolina?+

Keystone Court Data tracks 23,230 verified divorce and equity division filings across 93 North Carolina counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.

Which North Carolina county has the most divorce and equity division filings?+

Mecklenburg County leads with 3,146 divorce and equity division filings. The median property value in these filings is $394,900. All data comes from public court records.

What is the typical property value in North Carolina divorce and equity division filings?+

Across 78 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina divorce and equity division filings is $241,360. Values vary by county — from $81,970 to $512,050.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)," 2026-08-24, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/top-divorce-counties-nc