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Is Winterville, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8636% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,724about $7,477/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$245,10026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,520 a year. That is $36 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 121 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Winterville
$1,863
Rolesville
$1,142
Tarboro
$976
Mount Airy
$848
Waynesville
$1,800
Elon
$2,163
Pineville
$1,836

How much do households earn in Winterville?

Under $25k
10.5%
$25k–50k
24.3%
$50k–100k
42.6%
$100k–150k
15.1%
$150k+
7.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Winterville

SizeWintervilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,382$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,801$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Winterville

🏛️ Property tax$1,893a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$242a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Winterville

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winterville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $162 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,863
Owning
$1,701

Owning assumes a typical $245,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Winterville, NC?

Renting in Winterville costs a median of about $1,863 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Winterville cheap or expensive?

Winterville is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $89,724. It ranks 121st cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Winterville?

The median homeowner in Winterville pays $1,893 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Winterville 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 Winterville?

The median home value in Winterville is $245,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

10,725 people live in Winterville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.