salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,640 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 155 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Spout Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Spout Springs
| Size | Spout Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,924 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,301 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Spout Springs overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Spout Springs, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Spout Springs
Life in Spout Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Spout Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $121 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $358,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Spout Springs, NC?
Renting in Spout Springs costs a median of about $2,366 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Spout Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,640 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Spout Springs cheap or expensive?
Spout Springs is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $99,656. It ranks 155th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Spout Springs?
The median homeowner in Spout Springs pays $2,544 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Spout Springs 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 Spout Springs?
The median home value in Spout Springs is $358,500, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,242 people live in Spout Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.