Housing by town in Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County, North Carolina has 11 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $965 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $738 in 2015–2019 (+30.8%; Up after inflation).
Lake Norman of Catawba has the highest median gross rent ($1,319) and Maiden the lowest ($776).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $965 (±$41)
- Households that rent
- 27.8%
- Median household income
- $67,864
- Places
- 11
Cities, towns and townships in Catawba County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookford | $909 | 61.2% | — | $131,300 | $1,056 |
| Catawba | $1,118 | 28.7% | $47,250 | $163,000 | $1,158 |
| Claremont | $938 | 39.0% | $66,667 | $255,300 | $1,730 |
| Conover | $898 | 31.0% | $65,972 | $271,300 | $1,723 |
| Hickory | $1,063 | 45.0% | $64,576 | $278,400 | $2,066 |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | $1,319 | 14.3% | $112,656 | $492,600 | $2,491 |
| Long View | $794 | 46.9% | $46,739 | $157,300 | $1,259 |
| Maiden | $776 | 24.6% | $75,511 | $233,800 | $1,318 |
| Mountain View | $956 | 19.0% | $71,792 | $222,500 | $1,059 |
| Newton | $1,091 | 27.4% | $62,015 | $186,300 | $1,473 |
| St. Stephens | $958 | 16.4% | $60,394 | $213,300 | $985 |
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 Catawba County rank across North Carolina
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Police departments in Catawba County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba County Sheriff's Office | 89,304 | 94 | 474 |
| Newton Police Department | 13,678 | 61 | 323 |
| Conover Police Department | 8,841 | — | — |
| Maiden Police Department | 3,894 | — | — |
| Claremont Police Department | 1,768 | — | — |
| Catawba Police Department | 735 | — | — |
| Brookford Police Department | 453 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Catawba County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28601 | 53,329 | $1,029 | $261,600 | $67,817 | 31.6% |
| 28602 | 31,113 | $896 | $212,900 | $62,048 | 37.1% |
| 28658 | 26,336 | $948 | $214,000 | $72,042 | 22.9% |
| 28613 | 23,357 | $883 | $230,100 | $58,707 | 26.2% |
| 28650 | 12,746 | $782 | $229,000 | $74,922 | 15.3% |
| 28610 | 10,192 | $865 | $180,900 | $65,722 | 23.2% |
| 28673 | 6,874 | $1,316 | $459,200 | $99,688 | 17.1% |
| 28609 | 6,615 | $1,238 | $245,900 | $77,679 | 15.4% |
| 28682 | 1,701 | $1,458 | $436,600 | $129,390 | 11.8% |
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Questions about Catawba County
Which place in Catawba County has the highest rent?
Lake Norman of Catawba has the highest median gross rent, $1,319 (±$142) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Catawba County has the lowest rent?
Maiden has the lowest median gross rent, $776 (±$156) a month.
What is the median rent in Catawba County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Catawba County is $965 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawba County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawba 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 .