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Is Whispering Pines, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,68753% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$136,376about $11,365/month · 57% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$464,80040% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (85.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 67% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,480 a year. That is $52 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 159 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Whispering Pines
$2,687
Archer Lodge
$1,534
Ayden
$819
Williamston
$720
Pleasant Garden
$1,490
Sawmills
$768
Carolina Shores
$2,076

How much do households earn in Whispering Pines?

Under $25k
1.7%
$25k–50k
13.5%
$50k–100k
30.2%
$100k–150k
23.9%
$150k+
29.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 52.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Whispering Pines

🏛️ Property tax$3,151a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$230a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Whispering Pines

Commute to work29.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree67%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whispering Pines?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $538 a month less.

Renting
$2,687
Owning
$3,225

Owning assumes a typical $464,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,480 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Whispering Pines, NC?

Renting in Whispering Pines costs a median of about $2,687 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Whispering Pines?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,480 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Whispering Pines cheap or expensive?

Whispering Pines is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $136,376. It ranks 159th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Whispering Pines?

The median homeowner in Whispering Pines pays $3,151 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines?

The median home value in Whispering Pines is $464,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,211 people live in Whispering Pines. Numbers are typical (middle) values.