Cost of Living in Moore County, NC

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

Median Income

$77,981

Median Rent

$1,084/mo

Median Home

$284,000

Affordability

389

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,436
Property Tax$140
Insurance$95

Total Monthly$1,671
% of Income25.7%

Renting

Median Rent$1,084
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,109
% of Income16.7%

Living in Moore County, North Carolina

Moore County has a median household income of $77,981 with housing costs that represent 25.7% of income for owners and 16.7% 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.