Cost of Living in Rowan County, NC

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

Median Income

$59,717

Median Rent

$925/mo

Median Home

$187,300

Affordability

444

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$947
Property Tax$111
Insurance$62

Total Monthly$1,120
% of Income22.5%

Renting

Median Rent$925
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$950
% of Income18.6%

Living in Rowan County, North Carolina

Rowan County has a median household income of $59,717 with housing costs that represent 22.5% of income for owners and 18.6% 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.