Carteret County Housing Market
North Carolina · 100 counties · Ranked #2664 in home value
Housing at a Glance
Median Home Value
$304,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,062/mo
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
Median Household Income
$70,235
Affordability Ratio
4.3x
Home value ÷ income. <3 = affordable, >5 = expensive.
Rent Burden
33.0%
% of income spent on rent. >30% = burdened.
More Housing Data
Property Tax (Median)
$1,369
Tax as % of Home Value
0.45%
Monthly Owner Cost
$1,088
Renter Income
$38,296
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.