Gamewell, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,701
Population
456/sq mi density
$55,977
Median Income
$23,681 per capita
$154,100
Home Value
$216,617 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,977 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,100 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$154,100
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,735
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$154,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$216,617
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
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:
$875/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $154,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,617 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 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 | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,735 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 36.6% |