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.
Typical property price
$239K
Long-term rental income
$1,295/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$2,237/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$942/mo more
before expenses and regulations
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.
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See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mecklenburg County | $308K | $1,791 | $2,861 | Low | View details → |
Buncombe County | $341K | $1,789 | $2,614 | Low | View details → |
Wake County | $327K | $1,690 | $3,215 | Low | View details → |
Rowan County | $230K | $1,368 | $2,006 | Low | View details → |
Forsyth County | $220K | $1,347 | $2,218 | Low | View details → |
Guilford County | $229K | $1,338 | $2,336 | Low | View details → |
Carteret County | $247K | $1,252 | $2,054 | Low | View details → |
Cumberland County | $185K | $1,242 | $2,255 | Low | View details → |
Currituck County | $294K | $1,225 | $2,355 | Low | View details → |
Gaston County | $227K | $1,194 | $2,099 | Low | View details → |
Dare County | $366K | $929 | $2,078 | Low | View details → |
Robeson County | $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.
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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.
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