North Carolina,
by the numbers.
A high-level rental-market baseline from official Census and FHFA data. Use it to compare areas before underwriting a specific property.
ACS values are estimates for 2020–2024. FHFA values are seasonally adjusted state index changes for the latest published quarter at retrieval, not a current home price. The insurance figure is the statewide average HO-3 owner-occupied premium from the NAIC 2023 report. These are not listings, asking rents, property-specific tax or insurance quotes, or investment recommendations. Sources and limitations.
Explore places in North Carolina.
Largest Census places by population. Search the full catalog for more locations.
| Place | Population | Median rent | Median home value | Vacancy | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 903.8K | $1,612 | $385,700 | 7.6% | |
| Raleigh | 481K | $1,572 | $415,800 | 9.5% | |
| Greensboro | 301.2K | $1,172 | $244,800 | 8.6% | |
| Durham | 291.5K | $1,508 | $392,800 | 7.5% | |
| Winston-Salem | 252K | $1,087 | $233,800 | 10.6% | |
| Fayetteville | 210.8K | $1,250 | $188,000 | 10.1% | |
| Cary | 179.3K | $1,738 | $580,200 | 5.5% | |
| Wilmington | 120.8K | $1,395 | $383,800 | 9.9% | |
| High Point | 116.2K | $1,116 | $235,800 | 6.6% | |
| Concord | 108.7K | $1,451 | $353,700 | 10.4% | |
| Asheville | 94.5K | $1,402 | $440,000 | 25.3% | |
| Greenville | 92.9K | $1,007 | $233,500 | 10.9% |
Model a property in North Carolina.
Start with the statewide ACS medians, then replace every assumption with the property’s actual rent, taxes, insurance and financing.
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