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Gibsonville

Pop. 9,467·25th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Gibsonville, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,936/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$26
Falling (Monthly)
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Gibsonville · $1,936
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,936/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$95,861/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gibsonville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$836
2 BR
$726
3 BR
$1,319
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$726/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,936 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,232/yr
At $1,936/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gibsonville, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,467
Median income
$95,861
Median age
39.8
Renters
18.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
15.1%
25.4%
15.9%
18.4%
Under 1825.3%
18–3415.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6415.9%
65+18.4%
Gender
44.8%
55.2%
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
31.1%
White63.8%
Black31.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.7%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24%
36.4%
37.1%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma24%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
81.1%
18.9%
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Gibsonville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,073 → $95,861
up 7.6%
Population
8,684 → 9,467
up 9.0%
Renter share
15.5% → 18.9%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 37.1%
-2.9 pts

Median household income climbed from $89,073 to $95,861 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% shift. Census counts show Gibsonville, NC adding about 783 residents over the five-year window, up 9.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 15.5% to 18.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40% to 37.1% across the same window.

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Gibsonville rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Gibsonville is $1,936/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $726/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $836/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,319/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($95,861/yr), Gibsonville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gibsonville an affordable city for renters?

Gibsonville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,936/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($95,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gibsonville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gibsonville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,936/mo in Gibsonville. The local median household income is $95,861/yr, meaning the typical Gibsonville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gibsonville?

Rent in Gibsonville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Gibsonville rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Gibsonville is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #25 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,936/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gibsonville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gibsonville ($1,936/mo): Browns Summit ($1,305/mo), Burlington ($1,321/mo), Elon ($1,522/mo).

What percentage of Gibsonville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.9% of Gibsonville households are renters, while 81.1% are owner-occupied. Gibsonville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gibsonville rent compare to the national average?

Gibsonville's median rent of $1,936/mo is $26 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #25 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,936/mo, rent takes ~24% of Gibsonville's median household income ($95,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gibsonville 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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