Cost of Living in Haywood County, NC

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

Median Income

$56,596

Median Rent

$954/mo

Median Home

$227,500

Affordability

350

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,150
Property Tax$123
Insurance$76

Total Monthly$1,349
% of Income28.6%

Renting

Median Rent$954
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$979
% of Income20.2%

Living in Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County has a median household income of $56,596 with housing costs that represent 28.6% of income for owners and 20.2% 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.