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Housing Affordability in Greene County, 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
- 27.6%
- North Carolina 28.8%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 41.5%
- North Carolina 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.4%
- North Carolina 19.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,163/mo
- North Carolina $1,631/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more84141.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more97921.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more46222.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $495/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County, NC | 27.6% | 41.5% | 21.4% | 24.5% |
| North Carolina | 28.8% | 48.9% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Greene County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Greene County, NC?
- In Greene County, NC, 27.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Greene County compare with North Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Greene County is 27.6%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates