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Sneads Ferry

Pop. 2,728·29th most expensive in North Carolina·Sneads Ferry rents are up 6.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,918/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$44
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Sneads Ferry · $1,918
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,918/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$79,594/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sneads Ferry's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,370
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,400/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,918 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,016/yr
At $1,918/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sneads Ferry, NC is majority owner-occupied, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,728
Median income
$79,594
Median age
37.9
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
19.7%
26.7%
20.2%
13.6%
19.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3426.7%
35–5420.2%
55–6413.6%
65+19.7%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black6.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian2.6%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
24.4%
45.5%
24.7%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college45.5%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sneads Ferry, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,028 → $79,594
up 115.0%
Population
2,236 → 2,728
up 22.0%
Renter share
20.3% → 23.8%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 24.7%
+7.2 pts
Median age
50.3 → 37.9
-12.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $79,594 today, compared with $37,028 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 2,236 to 2,728 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.0% change. About 23.8% of households rent today, against 20.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.5% to 24.7%.

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Sneads Ferry rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sneads Ferry, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sneads Ferry is $1,918/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,970/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($79,594/yr), Sneads Ferry ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sneads Ferry an affordable city for renters?

Sneads Ferry is considered affordable for renters. At $1,918/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($79,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sneads Ferry falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sneads Ferry?

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 $1,918/mo in Sneads Ferry. The local median household income is $79,594/yr, meaning the typical Sneads Ferry household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sneads Ferry?

Rent in Sneads Ferry has increased 6.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Sneads Ferry rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Sneads Ferry is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #29 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,918/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sneads Ferry?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sneads Ferry ($1,918/mo): Jacksonville ($1,407/mo), Midway Park ($1,469/mo), Hubert ($1,576/mo).

What percentage of Sneads Ferry residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of Sneads Ferry households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. Sneads Ferry leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sneads Ferry rent compare to the national average?

Sneads Ferry's median rent of $1,918/mo is $44 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #29 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,918/mo, rent takes ~29% of Sneads Ferry's median household income ($79,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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