Alma, NC

Rent in Alma

Median Gross Rent

$613

Rent-to-Income Ratio

34.8%

Renter Share

49.6%

Median Renter Income

$14,891

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

No Bedroom: $429
1 Bedroom: $383
2 Bedrooms: $632
3 Bedrooms: $744

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: 70.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 6.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 2.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 20.9%

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): 6.7%
20-30% (moderate): 18.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 23.2%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 21.4%
Not Computed: 30.2%

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: $42,727
Renter Households: $14,891

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: 77.6%
$1,000-$1,500: 1.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 20.9%

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