How many renters in Black Mountain, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.0% (±21.8 points) of renting households in Black Mountain, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.0% (±21.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.9% (±20.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.2% (±25.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Black Mountain
| Share of income spent on rent | Black Mountain | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±7.6 points) | 10.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±6.1 points) | 10.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±7.9 points) | 12.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±5.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±7.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.9% (±20.6 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Black Mountain against Buncombe County, its state and the nation
| Black Mountain | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.0% (±21.8 points) | 53.9% (±3.8 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.9% (±20.6 points) | 41.8% (±3.2 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.2% (±25.8 points) | 31.6% (±1.2 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,313 (±$25,318) | $47,419 (±$3,146) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,652 (±$186) | $1,362 (±$42) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Black Mountain, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Buncombe County (53.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Buncombe County, Black Mountain ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 144 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 Black Mountain
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | — | 64.0% (±21.8 points) | — |
| Swannanoa | 3.6 mi | 78.4% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (community) | 7.7 mi | 36.6% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Fort | 8.4 mi | 36.6% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chimney Rock Village | 12 mi | 32.3% (±75.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Asheville | 13 mi | 54.1% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Biltmore Forest | 13 mi | 77.7% (±67.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoopers Creek | 13 mi | 36.0% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lure | 13 mi | 43.6% (±39.7 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 Buncombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bent Creek | 100.0% (±56.6 points) |
| 2 | Swannanoa | 78.4% (±44.9 points) |
| 3 | Biltmore Forest | 77.7% (±67.8 points) |
| 4 | Weaverville | 72.4% (±30.3 points) |
| 5 | Black Mountain | 64.0% (±21.8 points) |
| 6 | Woodfin | 57.8% (±16.1 points) |
| 7 | Asheville | 54.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 8 | Royal Pines | 41.7% (±39.7 points) |
| 9 | Fairview (community) | 36.6% (±78.9 points) |
| 10 | Emma | 29.4% (±41.7 points) |
| 11 | Avery Creek | 0.0% (±119.9 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 Black Mountain
Are renters in Black Mountain rent-burdened?
64.0% of renting households in Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain spend on rent?
The median renting household in Black Mountain, NC spends 38.2% (±25.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Mountain town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Mountain town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Mountain 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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