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Housing in Robeson County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Robeson County averages $805/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Robeson County FMR Area are $754 for a studio, $759 for 1‑bedroom, $938 for 2‑bedroom, $1,203 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,408 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $133 increase for a 2-bedroom in Robeson County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Robeson County was 5.0% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
