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Homeowners, flood & wildfire estimates for North Carolina.
Income, rent and all-in ownership costs for North Carolina.
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Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for North Carolina.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for North Carolina.
As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for North Carolina is approximately 6.862% (6.920% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for North CarolinaThe median home value in North Carolina is $314k. The median monthly rent is $1,269. Annual property taxes average $2k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in North Carolina have increased 20.2% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,237/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $53k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in North Carolina is $80k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in North Carolina are public administration (23%) and retail (12%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.