City Report · NC

Mc Leansville

Pop. 688·3rd most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Mc Leansville, NC

Median rent (all units)

$2,399/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+4.6%

vs US Median

+$467

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Mc Leansville · $2,399

More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

40% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,399/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$96,000/yr

US median income

$72,000/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mc Leansville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

Annual cost

$28,788/yr

At $2,399/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Mc Leansville, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

688

Median age

62.5

Renters

6.6%

Age distribution

15.7%

44.6%

33.1%

Under 186.5%

35–5415.7%

55–6444.6%

65+33.1%

Gender

57%

43%

Male57%

Female43%

Race & ethnicity

77.9%

12.6%

White77.9%

Black12.6%

Hispanic11.6%

Education (25+)

12.1%

38.1%

24.6%

25.2%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma38.1%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+25.2%

Housing tenure

93.4%

Owner93.4%

Renter6.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mc Leansville, NC has changed in 5 years

Population

1,040 → 688

down 33.8%

Renter share

21.2% → 6.6%

-14.6 pts

Bachelor's+

13.1% → 25.2%

+12.1 pts

Median age

56.2 → 62.5

+6.3 yrs

Headcount in the area went from 1,040 to 688 between 2021 and 2024, a 33.8% change. About 6.6% of households rent today, against 21.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.1% to 25.2%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Mc Leansville on your salary?

At $2,399/mo, how Mc Leansville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 32.4% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 45.7% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 39.6% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 48.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 54% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 43.8% income

rent-burdened

Local insights

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About renting in Mc Leansville, NC

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Mc Leansville is $2,399/mo as of September 2026.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Mc Leansville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Mc Leansville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in Mc Leansville.