Housing & Real Estate — Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 4,725 |
| Occupied | 3,871 |
| Vacant | 854 |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,434 |
| Renter-Occupied | 437 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $492,600 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$586,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,246/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,491/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 13.3% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 34.5% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,103 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,515 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 871 |
| Built before 1960 | 128 |
| Median Year Built | 1999 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.