Housing & Real Estate — Ruth, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 243 |
| Occupied | 213 |
| Vacant | 30 |
| Owner-Occupied | 162 |
| Renter-Occupied | 51 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $138,300 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$151,000 |
| Median Rent | $707/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $1,174/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 16.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 62.5% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 17 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 27 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 53 |
| Built before 1960 | 48 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.