Mcdowell County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Mcdowell County is $101,300, which is lower than the state average of $153,600 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Mcdowell County median house value has grown by 40.69% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Mcdowell County is about the same as the state average rate of 41.83% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Mcdowell County was built is 1978, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 12,027 Owner Occupied Houses in Mcdowell County, #77Mcdowell County | 101,300 USD |
North Carolina | 153,600 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Mcdowell County | 40.69% |
North Carolina | 41.83% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 20,862, see rank, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 17,142, 82.17%, see rank | 85.34% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 12,027, 57.65%, see rank | 56.13% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 5,115, 24.52%, see rank | 29.20% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 3,720, 17.83%, see rank | 14.66% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 441, 2.11%, see rank | 2.65% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 113, 0.54%, see rank | 1.41% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 170, 0.81%, see rank | 0.78% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 1,626, 7.79%, see rank | 4.81% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 1,370, 6.57%, see rank | 4.98% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #74Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. |
1978 | 1986 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Mcdowell County | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 12,027 | 100% | 2,461,741 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 6,192 | 51.48%, see rank | 66.10% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 5,835 | 48.52%, see rank | 33.90% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Mcdowell County | 941 USD |
North Carolina | 1,272 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Mcdowell County | % | North Carolina | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 40 | 0.65%, see rank | 0.29% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 282 | 4.55%, see rank | 2.34% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 1,070 | 17.28%, see rank | 6.85% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 2,118 | 34.21%, see rank | 20.33% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,843 | 29.76%, see rank | 34.42% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 577 | 9.32%, see rank | 18.69% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 178 | 2.87%, see rank | 12.57% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 84 | 1.36%, see rank | 4.51% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Mcdowell County | 21.70% of the Total Income |
North Carolina | 22.60% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Mcdowell County | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 394 | 6.36%, see rank | 6.41% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 2,287 | 36.93%, see rank | 34.98% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 1,795 | 28.99%, see rank | 27.06% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 660 | 10.66%, see rank | 12.56% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 994 | 16.05%, see rank | 18.39% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Mcdowell County | 254 USD |
North Carolina | 373 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Mcdowell County | % | North Carolina | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 1,529 | 26.20%, see rank | 10.23% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 2,213 | 37.93%, see rank | 21.81% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 1,649 | 28.26%, see rank | 41.59% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 290 | 4.97%, see rank | 16.79% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 154 | 2.64%, see rank | 9.58% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Mcdowell County | 10.80% of the Total Income |
North Carolina | 11.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Mcdowell County | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 2,681 | 45.95%, see rank | 41.92% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 1,990 | 34.10%, see rank | 31.16% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 594 | 10.18%, see rank | 12.06% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 185 | 3.17%, see rank | 5.28% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 324 | 5.55%, see rank | 8.16% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 20,862, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 13,093, 62.76%, see rank | 65.33% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 221, 1.06%, see rank | 3.82% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 245, 1.17%, see rank | 2.14% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 228, 1.09%, see rank | 2.74% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 459, 2.20%, see rank | 4.44% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 414, 1.98%, see rank | 7.98% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 6,202, 29.73%, see rank | 13.55% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 20,862, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 236, 1.13%, see rank | 1.18% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 284, 1.36%, see rank | 1.51% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 1,273, 6.10%, see rank | 6.93% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 4,272, 20.48%, see rank | 17.44% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 6,057, 29.03%, see rank | 23.63% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 4,064, 19.48%, see rank | 18.81% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 1,978, 9.48%, see rank | 12.36% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 1,375, 6.59%, see rank | 8.08% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 1,323, 6.34%, see rank | 10.08% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.20, see rank | 5.50 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 20,862, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 244, 1.17%, see rank | 1.26% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 1,082, 5.19%, see rank | 6.61% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 7,416, 35.55%, see rank | 26.47% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 9,522, 45.64%, see rank | 47.54% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 2,170, 10.40%, see rank | 14.55% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 428, 2.05%, see rank | 3.57% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 17,142, 100% | 3,742,514 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 354, 2.07%, see rank | 24.68% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,498, 8.74%, see rank | 8.00% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 10,667, 62.23%, see rank | 60.27% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 3,164, 18.46%, see rank | 4.34% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
Wood | 1,264, 7.37%, see rank | 2.17% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 28, 0.16%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 68, 0.40%, see rank | 0.15% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 99, 0.58%, see rank | 0.35% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 4,107, 100% | 1,186,631 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 69, 1.68%, see rank | 1.77% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 189, 4.60%, see rank | 3.01% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 840, 20.45%, see rank | 9.02% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 2,072, 50.45%, see rank | 23.78% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 740, 18.02%, see rank | 35.90% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 197, 4.80%, see rank | 21.06% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.82% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.64% | 6.10% |
Median | $575, see rank | $790 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Mcdowell County | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 17,142, 100% | 3,742,514 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 1,088, 6.35%, see rank | 6.54% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 5,002, 29.18%, see rank | 32.77% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 6,495, 37.89%, see rank | 38.61% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 4,557, 26.58%, see rank | 22.08% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.