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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in Cumberland County, North Carolina?

$1,222/month 5.7%vs 2023 ($1,156)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $1,222/month (±$15), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $199,200 (±$3,438), and the median household income is $61,291/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Cumberland County, North Carolina and Neighbouring Counties

Bladen: $773Cumberland County: $1,222Sampson: $834Moore: $1,254Robeson: $805Harnett: $1,112Hoke: $1,089$773$1,222$834$1,254$805$1,112$1,089

Housing Metrics for Cumberland County, North Carolina

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,222
Median Home Value$199,200
Median Household Income$61,291
Total Housing Units129,758
Renter-Occupied Units58,430
Renter-Occupied Share45%
Households Paying 50%+ Income13,152 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,067n/a
1 BR$1,013+73.2%
2 BR$1,140+53.0%
3 BR$1,353+41.4%
4 BR$1,682+25.0%
5+ BR$1,781n/a

How does Cumberland County, North Carolina compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 85% of counties in North Carolina · 16th of 100

Cheapest: Graham County($676)
Priciest: Mecklenburg County($1,627)
#CountyValue
1Mecklenburg County$1,627
2Wake County$1,623
3Durham County$1,508
… 12 more …
16Cumberland County(you are here)$1,222
… 81 more …
98Graham County$676
99Alleghany County$675
100Tyrrell County$644

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cumberland County, North Carolina?

The median gross rent in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $1,222/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cumberland County, North Carolina?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $1,140/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$20. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Cumberland County, North Carolina?

The median home value in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $199,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Cumberland County are rent-burdened?

In Cumberland County, North Carolina, 13,152 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Cumberland County, North Carolina?

The median household income in Cumberland County, North Carolina is $61,291/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,222 has a margin of error of ±$15. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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