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Cost of Living in Asheboro, NC

Population 27,580 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$906
Median home value$188,100
Median household income$47,197

The median rent in Asheboro, NC is $906/month, 26% lower than the North Carolina median and 36% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $188,100, 43% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $47,197 a year, 35% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $951/mo

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Asheboro vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

AsheboroNorth CarolinaU.S.
Median rent$906$1,228$1,413
Median home value$188,100$288,900$332,700
Median household income$47,197$72,388$80,734
Homeownership rate45.5%66.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%35.7%35.7%
Poverty rate19.7%13.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.0%4.7%5.2%
Work from home5.7%16.3%15.1%
Median age37.339.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Asheboro, NC?

The median gross rent in Asheboro, NC is $906 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Asheboro, NC?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,240 a year in gross income.

Is Asheboro, NC expensive to live in?

Rent there is 36% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.0 times the median household income.

Other cities in North Carolina

Charlotte, NCRent $1,612 · Income $82,068Raleigh, NCRent $1,572 · Income $85,395Greensboro, NCRent $1,172 · Income $61,515Durham, NCRent $1,508 · Income $81,619Winston-Salem, NCRent $1,087 · Income $59,268Fayetteville, NCRent $1,250 · Income $58,407

Cities with a similar cost of living

New Iberia, LARent $894 · Income $47,087Hot Springs, ARRent $914 · Income $47,760Lima, OHRent $903 · Income $46,240Anderson, INRent $925 · Income $46,909Albany, GARent $931 · Income $47,240Alexandria, LARent $931 · Income $47,113

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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