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Market MapNorth CarolinaRutherford

Rutherford County

North CarolinaPopulation: 64,680
75
/100
Strong Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#2 in North Carolina (100 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 20, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$224,318
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,346/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
75/100
75
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
82/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.8% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
64,680
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
NorthamptonNC
78$115,952Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentRutherfordNC
75$224,318Est. pending—Strong Buy
PerquimansNC
68$264,692Est. pending—BuyView
DavidsonNC
65$264,061$1,4466.57%BuyView
CherokeeNC
62$274,117$1,6257.11%BuyView
CumberlandNC
61$227,591$1,4227.50%BuyView

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyRutherford is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Rutherford County in North Carolina scores 75/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). 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 Rutherford with stronger cash flow

  • Cumberland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Cherokee County for cash-flow rentals
  • Davidson County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Rutherford

  • Northampton County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Rutherford vs Northampton for rentals
  • Rutherford vs Perquimans for rentals
  • Rutherford vs Davidson for rentals
All counties in North Carolina →

Rent vs buy in North Carolina cities

Rent vs buy in Charlotte, NCMedian $416,475 · rent $1,737/moRent vs buy in Raleigh, NCMedian $474,088 · rent $1,668/moRent vs buy in Greensboro, NCMedian $270,247 · rent $1,424/moRent vs buy in Durham, NCMedian $394,861 · rent $1,628/moRent vs buy in Winston-Salem, NCMedian $277,643 · rent $1,545/moAll North Carolina citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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