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Is Gibsonville, NC expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08838% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,386about $8,616/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$298,00010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,520 a year. That is $21 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 38 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Gibsonville
$1,088
St. Stephens
$1,008
Hampstead
$1,279
Aberdeen
$1,527
Hillsborough
$1,953
Washington
$901
Morehead City
$1,193

How much do households earn in Gibsonville?

Under $25k
7.9%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
26.6%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gibsonville

SizeGibsonvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$880$1,324
2 bedrooms$764$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,388$1,698

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

How expensive is Gibsonville 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 Gibsonville, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Gibsonville

🏛️ Property tax$2,481a year · 0.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gibsonville

Commute to work26.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gibsonville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $980 a month less.

Renting
$1,088
Owning
$2,068

Owning assumes a typical $298,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,800 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gibsonville, NC?

Renting in Gibsonville costs a median of about $1,088 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,520 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gibsonville cheap or expensive?

Gibsonville is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.6% of the typical household income of $103,386. It ranks 38th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gibsonville?

The median homeowner in Gibsonville pays $2,481 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.

Is Gibsonville 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 Gibsonville?

The median home value in Gibsonville is $298,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

9,467 people live in Gibsonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.