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Youngsville

Pop. 3,011·26th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Youngsville, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,921/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$44
Stable (Monthly)
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Youngsville · $1,921
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,921/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$86,528/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Youngsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,490/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
$23,052/yr
At $1,921/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Youngsville, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,011
Median income
$86,528
Median age
30.1
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
40.9%
14.5%
28.9%
Under 1840.9%
18–3414.5%
35–5428.9%
55–648.5%
65+7.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
24.7%
White68.2%
Black24.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
20.7%
33.7%
43.9%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Youngsville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,974 → $86,528
up 44.3%
Population
2,503 → 3,011
up 20.3%
Renter share
55.1% → 37.4%
-17.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 43.9%
+8.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Youngsville, NC now reports about $86,528, up from $59,974 in 2021. The population has grown by 20.3% since 2021, moving from about 2,503 residents to roughly 3,011. Renters now make up 37.4% of households, compared with 55.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.9% of adults here, versus 35.4% in 2021.

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Youngsville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Youngsville, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Youngsville is $1,921/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($86,528/yr), Youngsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Youngsville an affordable city for renters?

Youngsville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,921/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($86,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Youngsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Youngsville?

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 $1,921/mo in Youngsville. The local median household income is $86,528/yr, meaning the typical Youngsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Youngsville?

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

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

Youngsville is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #26 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,921/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Youngsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Youngsville ($1,921/mo): Creedmoor ($1,650/mo), Knightdale ($1,759/mo), Wake Forest ($1,813/mo).

What percentage of Youngsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of Youngsville households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. Youngsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Youngsville rent compare to the national average?

Youngsville's median rent of $1,921/mo is $44 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #26 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,921/mo, rent takes ~27% of Youngsville's median household income ($86,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Youngsville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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