How many renters live in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
The County of New Hanover County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 34.16 percent of the population living in New Hanover County.
What is the rental market like in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
There are an estimated housing units in the New Hanover County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in New Hanover County, North Carolina, there are 1.1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in New Hanover County?
The rental vacancy rate in New Hanover County is 7 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in New Hanover County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in New Hanover County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,144 | 7,216 | 18,539 | 10,498 | 2,019 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in New Hanover County
A large number of apartments in New Hanover County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in New Hanover County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,027 to $2,561. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,027 |
| One BR | $1,349 |
| Two BR | $1,515 |
| Three BR | $2,002 |
| Four BR | $2,561 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in New Hanover County, North Carolina
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in New Hanover County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 440 | 38 percent |
| One BR | 4,355 | 60 percent |
| Two BR | 12,651 | 68 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in New Hanover County, North Carolina
How many affordable rental units are in New Hanover County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in New Hanover County, North Carolina including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County features 1,439 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in New Hanover County, North Carolina
There are 2,143 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in New Hanover County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in New Hanover County, North Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay New Hanover County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in New Hanover County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in New Hanover County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,364 and $1,667.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.