Cost of Living in Yancey County, NC

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

Median Income

$53,103

Median Rent

$757/mo

Median Home

$206,100

Affordability

368

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,042
Property Tax$93
Insurance$69

Total Monthly$1,204
% of Income27.2%

Renting

Median Rent$757
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$782
% of Income17.1%

Living in Yancey County, North Carolina

Yancey County has a median household income of $53,103 with housing costs that represent 27.2% of income for owners and 17.1% 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.