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Housing Affordability in Salisbury, 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
- 38.7%
- North Carolina 28.8%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 53.8%
- North Carolina 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 25.3%
- North Carolina 19.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,500/mo
- North Carolina $1,631/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,41153.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,81425.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,98631.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $518/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, NC | 38.7% | 53.8% | 25.3% | 32.1% |
| Rowan County | 27.2% | 46.7% | 20.3% | 28.7% |
| 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 Salisbury, NC?
- In Salisbury, NC, 38.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Salisbury compare with North Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Salisbury is 38.7%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates