Lenoir, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Caldwell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,282
Population
878/sq mi density
$48,889
Median Income
$27,839 per capita
$165,200
Home Value
$213,845 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
258
Violent Crime/100K
3,275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,889 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,200 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$165,200
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$671/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,660
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$165,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$213,845
Redfin Median Sale
$194,000
Median Sale Price
$194,000
Median List Price
$339,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.1%
Owner-Occupied
38.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$727/mo
1 Bedroom
$732/mo
2 Bedroom
$925/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,241/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,441/mo
Census median rent:
$671/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$194,000
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
27.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$132
Active Inventory
77
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $165,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $213,845 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $194,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $194,000 |
| Median List Price | $339,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $671 |
| FMR Studio | $727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $732 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $925 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,241 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,441 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 77 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,660 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |