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Navassa

Pop. 2,039·7th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Navassa, NC
Median rent (all units)
$2,103/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$138
Rising (Monthly)
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Navassa · $2,103
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,103/mo, rent takes about 41% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$62,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Navassa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,236/yr
At $2,103/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

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Navassa, NC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,039
Median income
$62,000
Median age
33.5
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
19.7%
30.8%
23.9%
16.2%
Under 1819.7%
18–3430.8%
35–5423.9%
55–649.3%
65+16.2%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
39.1%
26.9%
White24.6%
Black39.1%
Hispanic9.4%
Other26.9%
Education (25+)
39.1%
34.7%
16.7%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma39.1%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Navassa, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,722 → $62,000
up 38.6%
Population
1,735 → 2,039
up 17.5%
Renter share
15.5% → 21.5%
+6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 16.7%
-3.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $62,000 today, compared with $44,722 five years earlier. The population has grown by 17.5% since 2021, moving from about 1,735 residents to roughly 2,039. Renters now make up 21.5% of households, compared with 15.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.7% of adults here, versus 20.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Navassa is $2,103/mo as of April 2026.

At 41% of local median household income ($62,000/yr), Navassa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Navassa an affordable city for renters?

Navassa is considered stretched for renters. At $2,103/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($62,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Navassa significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Navassa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,103/mo in Navassa. The local median household income is $62,000/yr, meaning the typical Navassa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Navassa?

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

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

Navassa is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #7 out of 121 tracked cities at $2,103/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Navassa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Navassa ($2,103/mo): Leland ($1,671/mo), Wilmington ($1,694/mo), Bolivia ($1,774/mo).

What percentage of Navassa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of Navassa households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. Navassa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Navassa rent compare to the national average?

Navassa's median rent of $2,103/mo is $138 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #7 out of 121 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,103/mo, rent takes ~41% of Navassa's median household income ($62,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Navassa 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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