Housing in Pitt County

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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 Pitt County averages $993/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pitt County FMR Area are $960 for a studio, $966 for 1‑bedroom, $1,180 for 2‑bedroom, $1,578 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,980 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $187 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pitt County shows a 19% rise over that period.

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

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