Cost of Living in Red Springs, NC

Population 3,107 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

36
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Red Springs's median household income of $19,752 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (39% here). Rent burden runs high: typical rents of $635/month consume roughly 39% of median household income, past the 30% threshold most affordability frameworks flag as strained.

Located 20 miles southwest of Fayetteville, Red Springs falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Fayetteville's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 28
Rent 48

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Red Springs

The median home value in Red Springs is $85,400 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $635/month, 52% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $19,752/year is 74% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 74.7°F and lows of 52.1°F. Overall, Red Springs has a cost of living index of 36 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 64% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$85,400
72% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$95,073
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$635/mo
52% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$826
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,049
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR
$1,637
Owner-occupied 54.6%
Renter-occupied 45.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$635
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,249/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.2 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.6%
Carpooled
5.2%
Walked
4.4%
Work from home
2.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 2.2%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$19,752
74% below avg
Per Capita Income
$16,925
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
73% above avg
Poverty Rate
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.5%
Graduate degree 1.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.9
Male median age 31.3
Female median age 35.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
74.7°F
Avg Low
52.1°F
Annual Precip
40.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 555967768389929085766658
Low °F 343642505968727064524136
Precip" 3.112.573.252.693.314.173.863.794.922.692.942.88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Red Springs, NC?

Red Springs has a cost index of 36 (100 = national average). It is 64% below the national average.

What is average rent in Red Springs, NC?

The median gross rent in Red Springs is $635 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Red Springs?

The median home value in Red Springs is $85,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Red Springs?

The median household income in Red Springs is $19,752 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Red Springs, NC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Red Springs is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Red Springs, NC affordable?

Yes, Red Springs is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 36 — about 64% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Red Springs?

Red Springs has average high temperatures of 74.7°F and average lows of 52.1°F. Annual precipitation is 40.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Red Springs at a Glance

Population
3,107
Median Income
$19,752
Home Value
$85,400
Median Rent
$635/mo
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg High Temp
74.7°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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