Chowan Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
407
Population
2,544/sq mi density
$22,583
Median Income
$15,186 per capita
62°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,583 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
41.6%
36% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
181
Median year built: 1984
Ownership vs. Renting
41.6%
Owner-Occupied
58.4%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
41.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,096 |
Rent
| 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 | 41.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 181 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |