What kinds of homes are in Rutherford College, NC?

Name: Types of homes in Rutherford College, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Rutherford College, NC has 696 (±161) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 302 homes per square mile of land.

74.1% are detached single-family houses.

7.2% are in buildings of two to four units.

5.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 696 (±161)
Detached houses: 74.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 7.2%
5+ unit buildings: 5.2%

Homes in Rutherford College by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Rutherford College	Burke County	North Carolina	United States
Single-family, detached	74.1% (±9.6 points)	70.7%	65.3%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	1.0% (±1.6 points)	1.2%	4.8%	6.2%
2 units	4.5% (±4.1 points)	2.2%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	2.7% (±3.3 points)	1.8%	2.7%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	5.2% (±4.3 points)	2.7%	4.0%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.8%	4.2%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±5.9 points)	1.6%	6.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	12.5% (±7.1 points)	19.0%	11.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%

In Rutherford College, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Burke County (5.1%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (14.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Rutherford College

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rutherford College
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Rutherford College	—	5.2% (±9.4 points)	—
Connelly Springs	1.7 mi	0.2% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Valdese	2.6 mi	11.2% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Icard	4.2 mi	0.0% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Drexel	4.6 mi	14.9% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sawmills	5.4 mi	4.1% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rhodhiss	5.4 mi	0.5% (±14.3 points)	Not measurably different
Hildebran	6.4 mi	8.7% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Granite Falls	6.6 mi	18.7% (±6.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Granite Falls, NC (18.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Burke County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Morganton	16.3% (±3.8 points)
2	Drexel	14.9% (±7.8 points)
3	Valdese	11.2% (±6.9 points)
4	Hildebran	8.7% (±4.5 points)
5	Salem	7.2% (±9.8 points)
6	Rutherford College	5.2% (±9.4 points)
7	Rhodhiss	0.5% (±14.3 points)
8	Glen Alpine	0.4% (±8.1 points)
9	Connelly Springs	0.2% (±6.1 points)
10	Icard	0.0% (±6.8 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 Rutherford College

How many homes are in Rutherford College?

Rutherford College, NC has an estimated 696 (±161) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Rutherford College houses or apartments?

74.1% are detached houses and 1.0% attached houses, while 12.4% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Rutherford College?

7.2% of homes in Rutherford College are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford College town, North Carolina

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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