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Average Rent in Granville County, NC↓ Rents falling 28.9% YoY🔻 3rd cheapest in NC

HUD FY2021 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 61,439

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⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2021. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Granville County, NC has rental prices ranging from $626/month to $1,277/month in 2021, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $630/month — 55% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $70,975/year, spending $630/month on a 1-bedroom represents 11% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Granville County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $830/month, Granville County ranks #85 most expensive of the 87 cities tracked in North Carolina — more affordable than 94% of all US cities in our data.

The Granville County Rental Market

The Granville County, NC area has a population of about 61,439 and 23% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Granville County, NC have fallen by $338/month (28.9%) over the past year, from $1,168 to $830. This rate of decrease is significant and reflects softening demand or increased inventory in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Granville County, NC without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $25,200. The local median household income of $70,975 exceeds that threshold by $45,775, making Granville County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Granville County, NC has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2021
Studio
$626
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$630
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$830
↓28.9% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,032
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,277
Affordable
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Is Granville County, NC Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$33,200/year
Local median income: $70,975
To buy a median home
—/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $830/month and 20% down on a — home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in NClargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Anson County$834$927$1,216$1,465—
Charlotte$1,586$1,647$1,824$2,250—
Camden County$982$990$1,129$1,582—
Virginia Beach$1,475$1,483$1,696$2,361—
Raleigh$1,533$1,592$1,763$2,192—
Greensboro$999$1,039$1,150$1,463—

Rent or Buy in Granville County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Granville County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$830/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $830/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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