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Whiteville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,721
Population
849/sq mi density
$38,004
Median Income
$25,571 per capita
$173,100
Home Value
$187,484 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,461
Violent Crime/100K
9,535 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,004 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,461 violent crimes/100K (285% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$173,100
39% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,188
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$173,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$187,484
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.2%
Owner-Occupied
53.8%
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:
$718/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $173,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,484 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 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 | 46.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,188 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |