Metros where renters are the most overextended in North Carolina
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.2%
- Median rent: $807
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,750 (36.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $807
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 20,750 (36.6% of all housing units)
#25. Rocky Mount
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $653
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,964 (25.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $653
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,964 (25.5% of all housing units)
#24. North Wilkesboro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $875
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,183 (33.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $875
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,183 (33.5% of all housing units)
#23. Burlington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.0%
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 86,408 (32.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 86,408 (32.3% of all housing units)
#22. Winston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.0%
- Median rent: $823
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,614 (37.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $823
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,614 (37.7% of all housing units)
#21. Goldsboro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,273 (41.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,273 (41.5% of all housing units)
#20. Wilson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $900
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 110,794 (36.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $900
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 110,794 (36.5% of all housing units)
#19. Greensboro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $961
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,975 (33.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $961
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,975 (33.5% of all housing units)
#18. Elizabeth City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $1,127
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 94,654 (37.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,127
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 94,654 (37.2% of all housing units)
#17. Durham
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $679
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,591 (34.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $679
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,591 (34.5% of all housing units)
#16. Lumberton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.6%
- Median rent: $1,064
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 29,905 (43.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,064
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 29,905 (43.2% of all housing units)
#15. Jacksonville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.7%
- Median rent: $744
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,517 (33.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $744
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,517 (33.6% of all housing units)
#14. Cullowhee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.7%
- Median rent: $988
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,165 (42.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $988
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,165 (42.7% of all housing units)
#13. Fayetteville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $938
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,234 (27.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $938
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,234 (27.4% of all housing units)
#12. Morehead City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,495 (40.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $739
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,495 (40.4% of all housing units)
#11. Henderson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $731
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,469 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $731
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,469 (31.3% of all housing units)
#10. Shelby
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 34,747 (48.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 34,747 (48.9% of all housing units)
#9. Greenville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $685
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,280 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $685
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,280 (28.1% of all housing units)
#8. Forest City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $770
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,207 (28.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $770
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,207 (28.0% of all housing units)
#7. Washington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.6%
- Median rent: $1,008
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 58,400 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,008
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 58,400 (31.3% of all housing units)
#6. Asheville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.1%
- Median rent: $686
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,598 (34.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $686
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,598 (34.4% of all housing units)
#5. Rockingham
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.4%
- Median rent: $1,118
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 44,442 (36.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,118
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 44,442 (36.9% of all housing units)
#4. Wilmington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.4%
- Median rent: $1,171
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,611 (22.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,171
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,611 (22.8% of all housing units)
#3. Kill Devil Hills
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.9%
- Median rent: $713
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,493 (34.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $713
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,493 (34.6% of all housing units)
#2. Roanoke Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 42.8%
- Median rent: $948
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,835 (37.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $948
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,835 (37.7% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Boone
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