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Whitsett

Pop. 569·42nd most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Whitsett, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
-$130
Falling (Monthly)
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Whitsett · $1,832
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,832/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$83,393/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Whitsett's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,850
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,832 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
$21,984/yr
At $1,832/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 4.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Whitsett, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
569
Median income
$83,393
Median age
56.5
Renters
9.5%
Age distribution
14.8%
21.3%
26.9%
27.4%
Under 1814.8%
18–349.7%
35–5421.3%
55–6426.9%
65+27.4%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
16%
White73.1%
Black5.8%
Hispanic16%
Asian2.3%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.8%
26.9%
37.1%
23.2%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
90.5%
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Whitsett, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,583 → $83,393
up 19.8%
Population
574 → 569
down 0.9%
Renter share
15.3% → 9.5%
-5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 23.2%
+0.8 pts

Median household income rose from $69,583 to $83,393 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.8% shift. Renters now make up 9.5% of households, compared with 15.3% five years ago.

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Whitsett rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Whitsett. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Whitsett, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Whitsett is $1,832/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,393/yr), Whitsett ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitsett an affordable city for renters?

Whitsett is considered affordable for renters. At $1,832/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Whitsett falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Whitsett?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,832/mo in Whitsett. The local median household income is $83,393/yr, meaning the typical Whitsett household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Whitsett?

Rent in Whitsett has increased 4.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Whitsett is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #42 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,832/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Whitsett?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Whitsett ($1,832/mo): Browns Summit ($1,305/mo), Burlington ($1,321/mo), Elon ($1,522/mo).

What percentage of Whitsett residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.5% of Whitsett households are renters, while 90.5% are owner-occupied. Whitsett leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Whitsett rent compare to the national average?

Whitsett's median rent of $1,832/mo is $130 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #42 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,832/mo, rent takes ~26% of Whitsett's median household income ($83,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Whitsett 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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