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Housing in Alexander County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Alexander County averages $764/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Alexander County FMR Area are $916 for a studio, $969 for 1‑bedroom, $1,169 for 2‑bedroom, $1,465 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,772 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $405 increase for a 2-bedroom in Alexander County shows a 53% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Alexander County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
