Cost of Living in Carteret County, NC
What does it cost to live in Carteret County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.
Median Income
$66,965
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Median Home
$277,400
Affordability
347
Housing Cost Breakdown
Owning (20% down, 6.5%)
Renting
Living in Carteret County, North Carolina
Carteret County has a median household income of $66,965 with housing costs that represent 28.8% of income for owners and 18.1% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.
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