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Housing Affordability in Lowgap, 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
33.0%
North Carolina 28.8%
Renters paying 30%+
0.0%
North Carolina 48.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
65.2%
North Carolina 19.5%

Lowgap has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more00.0%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more3065.2%
  • Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.3%
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.7

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Lowgap, NC33.0%0.0%65.2%26.3%
Surry County24.8%43.3%18.9%27.3%
North Carolina28.8%48.9%19.5%29.5%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Lowgap, NC?
In Lowgap, NC, 33.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Lowgap compare with North Carolina?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Lowgap is 33.0%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates

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