Housing in Davidson County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Davidson County averages $901/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Carolina median of $1,228 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Davidson County FMR Area are $883 for a studio, $947 for 1‑bedroom, $1,038 for 2‑bedroom, $1,423 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,721 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $137 increase for a 2-bedroom in Davidson County shows a 15% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Davidson County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Denton

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Davidson
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Davidson
NC
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Davidson
NC
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Randolph
NC
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Randolph
NC
12.8
Randolph
NC
16.3
Davidson
NC
17.4
Davidson
NC
17.8
Davidson
NC
18.1
Randolph
NC
19.5
Randolph
NC
21.9
Randolph
NC
27.2
Randolph
NC
28.5
Randolph
NC
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Randolph
NC
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