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

$1,015/month 3.9%vs 2023 ($977)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lincoln County, North Carolina is $1,015/month (±$67), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $321,000 (±$13,100), and the median household income is $80,016/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lincoln County, North Carolina and Neighbouring Counties

Iredell: $1,252Cleveland: $914Lincoln County: $1,015Burke: $884Gaston: $1,153Catawba: $965Mecklenburg: $1,627$1,252$914$1,015$884$1,153$965$1,627

Housing Metrics for Lincoln County, North Carolina

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,015
Median Home Value$321,000
Median Household Income$80,016
Total Housing Units36,811
Renter-Occupied Units7,759
Renter-Occupied Share21%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,855 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$909n/a
1 BR$936+66.8%
2 BR$883+15.1%
3 BR$1,172-12.4%
4 BR$1,867n/a
5+ BR$2,536+64.7%

How does Lincoln County, North Carolina compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 64% of counties in North Carolina · 37th of 100

Cheapest: Graham County($676)
Priciest: Mecklenburg County($1,627)
#CountyValue
1Mecklenburg County$1,627
2Wake County$1,623
3Durham County$1,508
… 33 more …
37Lincoln County(you are here)$1,015
… 60 more …
98Graham County$676
99Alleghany County$675
100Tyrrell County$644

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross rent in Lincoln County, North Carolina is $1,015/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 Lincoln County, North Carolina?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County, North Carolina is $883/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$54. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Lincoln County, North Carolina is $321,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Lincoln County, North Carolina, 1,855 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 Lincoln County, North Carolina?

The median household income in Lincoln County, North Carolina is $80,016/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 $1,015 has a margin of error of ±$67. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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