Tabor City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,695
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$37,014
Median Income
$15,499 per capita
$109,600
Home Value
$189,601 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$37,014 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $722/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,600
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$722/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,176
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$189,601
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
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:
$722/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,601 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $722 |
| 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 | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,176 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |