Cerro Gordo, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
335
Population
424/sq mi density
$188,700
Home Value
$176,813 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$188,700
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
181
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$188,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$176,813
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.8%
Owner-Occupied
16.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$736/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $188,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,813 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 181 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |