How many renters in Beaufort, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.8% (±16.8 points) of renting households in Beaufort, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.8% (±16.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.7% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Beaufort
| Share of income spent on rent | Beaufort | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±5.9 points) | 14.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±10.1 points) | 9.0% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±7.2 points) | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±7.0 points) | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.7% (±15.3 points) | 51.5% | 39.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Beaufort against Carteret County, its state and the nation
| Beaufort | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.8% (±16.8 points) | 57.0% (±5.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.7% (±15.3 points) | 51.5% (±5.1 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±6.7 points) | 35.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,071 (±$8,223) | $38,857 (±$5,218) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $835 (±$225) | $1,108 (±$48) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Beaufort, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Carteret County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Carteret County, Beaufort ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 201 of 650.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Beaufort
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | — | 57.8% (±16.8 points) | — |
| Morehead City | 5.0 mi | 58.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 5.4 mi | 61.2% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harkers Island | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandywine Bay | 10 mi | 9.8% (±56.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 10 mi | 58.3% (±102.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 13 mi | 68.3% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 15 mi | 72.6% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Branch | 17 mi | 15.1% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Carteret County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Carteret | 83.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 2 | Broad Creek | 72.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 3 | Newport | 68.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 4 | Atlantic Beach | 61.2% (±20.9 points) |
| 5 | Pine Knoll Shores | 58.3% (±102.1 points) |
| 6 | Morehead City | 58.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Beaufort | 57.8% (±16.8 points) |
| 8 | Peletier | 47.5% (±37.3 points) |
| 9 | Cedar Point | 44.9% (±27.3 points) |
| 10 | Emerald Isle | 41.9% (±18.9 points) |
| 11 | Bogue | 15.8% (±58.5 points) |
| 12 | Brandywine Bay | 9.8% (±56.0 points) |
| 13 | Harkers Island | 0.0% (±68.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Beaufort
Are renters in Beaufort rent-burdened?
57.8% of renting households in Beaufort pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Beaufort spend on rent?
The median renting household in Beaufort, NC spends 33.8% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, North Carolina
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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