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Vass

Pop. 1,644·6th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Vass, NC
Median rent (all units)
$2,133/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$168
Falling (Monthly)
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Vass · $2,133
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,133/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$73,581/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Vass's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,596/yr
At $2,133/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vass, NC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,644
Median income
$73,581
Median age
29.4
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
33.3%
33.1%
20.2%
Under 1833.3%
18–3433.1%
35–5420.2%
55–645.5%
65+7.9%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
20.2%
White67.8%
Black20.2%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.3%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
17.7%
42.3%
28.8%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college42.3%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vass, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,071 → $73,581
up 44.1%
Population
1,087 → 1,644
up 51.2%
Renter share
23.1% → 28.2%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 28.8%
+8.3 pts
Median age
30 → 29.4
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Vass, NC now reports about $73,581, up from $51,071 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 1,087 to 1,644 between 2021 and 2024, a 51.2% change. About 28.2% of households rent today, against 23.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.5% to 28.8%.

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About renting in Vass, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vass is $2,133/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,610/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,260/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($73,581/yr), Vass ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vass an affordable city for renters?

Vass is considered moderate for renters. At $2,133/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($73,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vass slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Vass?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,133/mo in Vass. The local median household income is $73,581/yr, meaning the typical Vass household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vass?

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

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

Vass is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #6 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,133/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vass?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vass ($2,133/mo): Southern Pines ($1,770/mo), Aberdeen ($1,799/mo), Pinehurst ($2,040/mo).

What percentage of Vass residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Vass households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Vass leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vass rent compare to the national average?

Vass's median rent of $2,133/mo is $168 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #6 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,133/mo, rent takes ~35% of Vass's median household income ($73,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vass 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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