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Market MapNorth CarolinaWarren

Warren County

North CarolinaPopulation: 18,803
49
/100
Hold
#568 of 1,000 counties
#52 in North Carolina (100 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$232,580
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$13,810/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
49/100
49
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
47/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,803
Median Income
$42,282
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.5x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ClevelandNC
51$202,617$1,1586.86%HoldView
CaldwellNC
51$231,573$1,0745.56%HoldView
CabarrusNC
51$378,769$1,7955.69%HoldView
CurrentWarrenNC
49$232,580Est. pending—Hold
CherokeeNC
48$269,305Est. pending—HoldView
MecklenburgNC
48$416,475$1,7375.01%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldWarren is a neutral market.

Warren County in North Carolina scores 49/100, ranking #568 of 1,000 US counties (top 75%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Warren with stronger cash flow

  • Cleveland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Cabarrus County for cash-flow rentals
  • Caldwell County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Warren

  • Cleveland County, lower entry price
  • Caldwell County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Warren vs Cherokee for rentals
  • Warren vs Mecklenburg for rentals
  • Warren vs Cleveland for rentals
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