Lawndale, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
585
Population
722/sq mi density
$31,691
Median Income
$21,712 per capita
$105,600
Home Value
$77,256 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,691 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $827/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$105,600
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.3%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
311
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$105,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$77,256
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.3%
Owner-Occupied
35.7%
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:
$827/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
64.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $105,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $77,256 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $827 |
| 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 | 64.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 311 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |