The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | Madison County | 106 |
2. | Chatham County | 106 |
3. | Watauga County | 109 |
4. | Orange County | 110 |
5. | Polk County | 111 |
6. | Buncombe County | 112 |
7. | New Hanover County | 112 |
8. | Dare County | 116 |
9. | Mecklenburg County | 128 |
10. | Jackson County | 130 |
11. | Haywood County | 130 |
12. | Durham County | 131 |
13. | Transylvania County | 131 |
14. | Brunswick County | 131 |
15. | Pender County | 133 |
16. | Pamlico County | 133 |
17. | Henderson County | 133 |
18. | Ashe County | 136 |
19. | Guilford County | 138 |
20. | Clay County | 139 |