Cost of Living in Person County, NC

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

Median Income

$60,688

Median Rent

$777/mo

Median Home

$173,200

Affordability

489

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$876
Property Tax$101
Insurance$58

Total Monthly$1,035
% of Income20.5%

Renting

Median Rent$777
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$802
% of Income15.4%

Living in Person County, North Carolina

Person County has a median household income of $60,688 with housing costs that represent 20.5% of income for owners and 15.4% 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.