West Shelby, NC

Rent in West Shelby

Median Gross Rent

$929

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.9%

Renter Share

51.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $330
2 Bedrooms: $952
3 Bedrooms: $1,195

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 66.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 28.8%
$1,500-$2,000: 5.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 23.9%
20-30% (moderate): 25.2%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.1%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 28.2%
Not Computed: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $49,970

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 93.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 4.8%
$1,500-$2,000: 2.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources