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Sherrills Ford

·14th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Sherrills Ford, NC
Median rent (all units)
$2,006/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$41
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Sherrills Ford · $2,006
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,006/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sherrills Ford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,072/yr
At $2,006/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, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sherrills Ford is $2,006/mo as of July 2026.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Sherrills Ford ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Sherrills Ford an affordable city for renters?

Sherrills Ford is considered moderate for renters. At $2,006/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sherrills Ford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Sherrills Ford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,006/mo in Sherrills Ford.

Is rent going up or down in Sherrills Ford?

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

How does Sherrills Ford rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Sherrills Ford is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #14 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,006/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sherrills Ford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sherrills Ford ($2,006/mo): Mooresville ($1,621/mo), Statesville ($1,670/mo), Cornelius ($1,778/mo).

How does Sherrills Ford rent compare to the national average?

Sherrills Ford's median rent of $2,006/mo is $41 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #14 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,006/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sherrills Ford 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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