How many renters in Murraysville, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.6% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Murraysville, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.6% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Murraysville
| Share of income spent on rent | Murraysville | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.5% (±8.2 points) | 10.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±10.5 points) | 10.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.6% (±4.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.6% (±10.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±6.5 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±13.1 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Murraysville against New Hanover County, its state and the nation
| Murraysville | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.6% (±14.6 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±13.1 points) | 46.7% (±2.6 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±3.8 points) | 33.0% (±1.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,698 (±$13,595) | $49,019 (±$2,829) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 (±$99) | $1,417 (±$32) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Murraysville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from New Hanover County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Hanover County, Murraysville ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 372 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 Murraysville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murraysville | — | 45.6% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Kings Grant | 2.1 mi | 66.3% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayshore | 2.2 mi | 43.2% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northchase | 2.3 mi | 35.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden | 3.6 mi | 71.9% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porters Neck | 4.1 mi | 49.3% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skippers Corner | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±41.9 points) | Lower |
| Wrightsboro | 5.0 mi | 39.0% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville Beach | 6.0 mi | 39.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Skippers Corner, NC (0.0%).
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 New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kure Beach | 77.9% (±47.3 points) |
| 2 | Ogden | 71.9% (±38.9 points) |
| 3 | Kings Grant | 66.3% (±22.2 points) |
| 4 | Silver Lake | 59.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 5 | Wilmington | 56.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 | Porters Neck | 49.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 7 | Murraysville | 45.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 8 | Bayshore | 43.2% (±37.3 points) |
| 9 | Carolina Beach | 40.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 10 | Wrightsville Beach | 39.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 11 | Wrightsboro | 39.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 12 | Myrtle Grove | 37.8% (±14.7 points) |
| 13 | Northchase | 35.2% (±16.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in New Hanover County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Murraysville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Murraysville
Are renters in Murraysville rent-burdened?
45.6% of renting households in Murraysville 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 Murraysville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Murraysville, NC spends 28.9% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murraysville CDP, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murraysville CDP, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murraysville CDP, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Murraysville CDP, North Carolina (place:45720, in state:37).
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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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