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Is Wesley Chapel, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,35891% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$142,565about $11,880/month · 64% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$535,50061% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.7 minutes each way. Most homes (98.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $134,320 a year. That is $65 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 164 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wesley Chapel
$3,358
Oak Island
$1,409
Kings Grant
$1,359
Rockingham
$693
Aberdeen
$1,527
Oxford
$1,047
Hampstead
$1,279

How much do households earn in Wesley Chapel?

Under $25k
7.1%
$25k–50k
9.0%
$50k–100k
31.1%
$100k–150k
22.9%
$150k+
29.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 52.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Wesley Chapel

🏛️ Property tax$2,643a year · 0.49% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wesley Chapel

Commute to work31.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home98.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wesley Chapel?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $358 a month less.

Renting
$3,358
Owning
$3,716

Owning assumes a typical $535,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,550 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wesley Chapel, NC?

Renting in Wesley Chapel costs a median of about $3,358 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Wesley Chapel?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $134,320 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wesley Chapel cheap or expensive?

Wesley Chapel is rated OK: rent takes 28.3% of the typical household income of $142,565. It ranks 164th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wesley Chapel?

The median homeowner in Wesley Chapel pays $2,643 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.

Is Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel?

The median home value in Wesley Chapel is $535,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

9,090 people live in Wesley Chapel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.