Cost of Living in Burke County, NC

What does it cost to live in Burke County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$53,732

Median Rent

$768/mo

Median Home

$155,500

Affordability

481

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$786
Property Tax$93
Insurance$52

Total Monthly$931
% of Income20.8%

Renting

Median Rent$768
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$793
% of Income17.2%

Living in Burke County, North Carolina

Burke County has a median household income of $53,732 with housing costs that represent 20.8% of income for owners and 17.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.