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Is Brevard, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,03041% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,350about $4,863/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$450,00035% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 15.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,200 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 31 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brevard
$1,030
Etowah
$1,487
Cullowhee
$818
Siler City
$1,052
Kill Devil Hills
$2,477
Woodfin
$1,895
Oak Ridge
$3,166

How much do households earn in Brevard?

Under $25k
21.9%
$25k–50k
31.3%
$50k–100k
23.1%
$100k–150k
13.8%
$150k+
5.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brevard

SizeBrevardU.S. average
Studio$3,527$1,338
2 bedrooms$880$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,531$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brevard overall?

Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
81
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
89
Other services
98
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brevard, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brevard

🏛️ Property tax$2,555a year · 0.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brevard

Commute to work15.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brevard?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,092 a month less.

Renting
$1,030
Owning
$3,122

Owning assumes a typical $450,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brevard, NC?

Renting in Brevard costs a median of about $1,030 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Brevard?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,200 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brevard cheap or expensive?

Brevard is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $58,350. It ranks 31st cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brevard?

The median homeowner in Brevard pays $2,555 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.

Is Brevard more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Brevard?

The median home value in Brevard is $450,000, about 7.7 times the typical yearly household income.

7,897 people live in Brevard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.