Housing & Real Estate — Carrboro, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 10,159 |
| Occupied | 9,415 |
| Vacant | 744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,104 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5,311 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $539,400 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$623,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,337/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $6,888/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 18.7% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.0% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,311 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,504 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 1,560 |
| Built before 1960 | 842 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.