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Catawba, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
632
Population
136/sq mi density
$44,659
Median Income
$29,894 per capita
$138,100
Home Value
$310,868 Zillow
$1,098
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
3,734 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,659 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$138,100 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,100
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
362
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$310,868
Median Sale Price
$306,975
Median List Price
$213,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.9%
Owner-Occupied
27.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$858/mo
1 Bedroom
$908/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,095/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,372/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,660/mo
Census median rent:
$1,098/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
81 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
55.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,868 |
| Median Sale Price | $306,975 |
| Median List Price | $213,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,098 |
| FMR Studio | $858 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $908 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,095 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,372 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,660 |
Market
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 55.6% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 362 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |