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Housing Affordability in Cape Colony, NC
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 7.1%
- North Carolina 28.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 7.1%
- North Carolina 19.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,516/mo
- North Carolina $1,631/mo
Cape Colony has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Homeowners paying 30% or more177.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 14.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $491/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Colony, NC | 7.1% | Not reported | 7.1% | Not reported |
| Chowan County | 33.7% | 54.5% | 26.1% | 31.7% |
| North Carolina | 28.8% | 48.9% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Cape Colony, NC?
- In Cape Colony, NC, 7.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Cape Colony compare with North Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Cape Colony is 7.1%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates