Housing by town in Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County, North Carolina has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $884 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $648 in 2015–2019 (+36.4%; Up after inflation).
Morganton has the highest median gross rent ($944) and Drexel the lowest ($590).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $884 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 25.5%
- Median household income
- $58,592
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Burke County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Springs | $884 | 41.2% | $54,620 | $206,500 | $1,522 |
| Drexel | $590 | 28.0% | $61,992 | $214,400 | $1,332 |
| Glen Alpine | $871 | 15.3% | $69,697 | $172,800 | $1,295 |
| Hildebran | $809 | 34.9% | $55,703 | $193,900 | $1,311 |
| Icard | $842 | 23.9% | $44,641 | $141,800 | $886 |
| Morganton | $944 | 45.3% | $51,355 | $221,700 | $1,689 |
| Rhodhiss | $846 | 27.0% | $63,125 | $134,700 | $1,016 |
| Rutherford College | $853 | 26.9% | $67,500 | $185,600 | $1,136 |
| Salem | $856 | 28.2% | $68,988 | $159,100 | $1,015 |
| Valdese | $665 | 27.1% | $50,740 | $209,800 | $1,561 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,900 | $29,850 | $47,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,600 | $68,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
How the places in Burke County rank across North Carolina
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Police departments in Burke County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County Sheriff's Office | 61,392 | 110 | 563 |
| Hickory Police Department | 45,436 | 255 | 1,323 |
| Morganton Police Department | 17,905 | 48 | 409 |
| Long View Police Department | 5,339 | — | — |
| Valdese Police Department | 4,719 | 9 | 93 |
| Drexel Police Department | 1,783 | 0 | 3 |
| Glen Alpine Police Department | 1,534 | — | — |
| Rhodhiss Police Department | 986 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Burke County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | 55,100 | $905 | $191,800 | $57,713 | 27.3% |
| 28612 | 11,290 | $872 | $162,400 | $54,934 | 25.3% |
| 28690 | 9,196 | $810 | $211,300 | $67,000 | 20.6% |
| 28637 | 1,911 | $753 | $197,900 | $67,500 | 29.4% |
| 28619 | 487 | $759 | $198,600 | $34,881 | 48.1% |
| 28671 | 375 | — | $317,500 | $73,929 | 44.3% |
| 28666 | 273 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 28628 | 60 | — | — | $74,375 | 31.0% |
| 28641 | 59 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Burke County
Which place in Burke County has the highest rent?
Morganton has the highest median gross rent, $944 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Burke County has the lowest rent?
Drexel has the lowest median gross rent, $590 (±$218) a month.
What is the median rent in Burke County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Burke County is $884 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burke County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burke County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .