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Housing Affordability in Wendell, 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
29.1%
North Carolina 28.8%
Renters paying 30%+
54.1%
North Carolina 48.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
22.7%
North Carolina 19.5%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,722/mo
North Carolina $1,631/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more53854.1%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more88022.7%
  • Renters paying 50% or more24624.7%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 31.3%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.0%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $640/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Wendell, NC29.1%54.1%22.7%31.3%
Wake County28.4%48.3%17.5%29.3%
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 Wendell, NC?
In Wendell, NC, 29.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Wendell compare with North Carolina?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Wendell is 29.1%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.

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