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Housing in Rowan County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Rowan County averages $1,013/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rowan County FMR Area are $1,038 for a studio, $1,045 for 1‑bedroom, $1,305 for 2‑bedroom, $1,717 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,189 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $292 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rowan County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rowan County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
