Housing in Western NC
Between 2018-2022, 42.1% of Western North Carolina’s population that rent housing were paying over 30% of their monthly income toward housing. (ACS, 2022)
Current trends show that Rutherford County is experiencing the highest prevalence of housing pay stress in the region (WNCHN, 2024).
What’s the Regional Story Behind the Numbers?
What is Helping
Strong non-profit communities
Rental vouchers
HUD
Section 8 housing
Housing consortium
New subsidized housing development
School systems
Community Based Organizations
Community and family support
Livable wage
What is Hurting
Lack of affordable housing
Urban to rural migration post COVID
AirBnBs
Funding constraints
Regulatory barriers
Cost of living
Lack of rent control
NIMBY residents
Systemic oppression
Who is Most Impacted
Everyone
Low income groups
Young adults
Families
Working class
Unhoused population
Single parents
Survivors of violence
Marginalized groups
What is Already Happening Regionally?
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