What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in North Carolina, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Key Takeaways
- Buncombe County (Asheville) is the state's premier STR market, with strong mountain tourism demand and relatively permissive regulations.
- The Outer Banks beaches drive high seasonal STR income but with significant off-season vacancy.
- Charlotte and Raleigh offer strong long-term rental demand driven by job growth in banking and tech.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
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Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
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$308K | $1,791 | $2,861 | Low | View details → |
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Buncombe County
North Carolina
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$341K | $1,789 | $2,614 | Low | View details → |
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Wake County
North Carolina
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$327K | $1,690 | $3,215 | Low | View details → |
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Rowan County
North Carolina
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$230K | $1,368 | $2,006 | Low | View details → |
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Forsyth County
North Carolina
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$220K | $1,347 | $2,218 | Low | View details → |
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Guilford County
North Carolina
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$229K | $1,338 | $2,336 | Low | View details → |
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Carteret County
North Carolina
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$247K | $1,252 | $2,054 | Low | View details → |
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Cumberland County
North Carolina
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$185K | $1,242 | $2,255 | Low | View details → |
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Currituck County
North Carolina
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$294K | $1,225 | $2,355 | Low | View details → |
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Gaston County
North Carolina
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$227K | $1,194 | $2,099 | Low | View details → |
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Dare County
North Carolina
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$366K | $929 | $2,078 | Low | View details → |
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Robeson County
North Carolina
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$106K | $775 | $1,384 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
Compare Any Location
The dashboard covers 993 counties across North Carolina. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
Open DashboardData last updated: March 2026