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Lowgap, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Galax city County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
226
Population
198/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$21,700 per capita
$706
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
2,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.5%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
151
Median year built: 1944
Ownership vs. Renting
48.5%
Owner-Occupied
51.5%
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:
$706/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
48.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,421 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 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 | 48.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 151 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |