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Rutherfordton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,669
Population
884/sq mi density
$59,750
Median Income
$30,346 per capita
$226,900
Home Value
$241,563 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$226,900 home value, $901/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$226,900
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$901/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,664
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$226,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$241,563
Median Sale Price
$346,500
Median List Price
$324,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.0%
Owner-Occupied
35.0%
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:
$901/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
215 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $226,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,563 |
| Median Sale Price | $346,500 |
| Median List Price | $324,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $237 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $901 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 215 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $237 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,664 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |