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Housing in Yancey County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Yancey County averages $882/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 40% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Yancey County FMR Area are $732 for a studio, $737 for 1‑bedroom, $967 for 2‑bedroom, $1,276 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,280 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $85 increase for a 2-bedroom in Yancey County shows a 10% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Yancey County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
