Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Avg Rent
$1,234
Population
808
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Whitsett is a peaceful, rural community sitting just north of Interstate 85, connecting the city to bustling areas nearby such as Greensboro and Burlington. The homes in Whitsett are fairly affordable, and the lots are large with plenty of space between neighbors. The single-family homes and apartments available for rent surrounding Whitsett are affordable as well. Although there aren’t many amenities in town, residents can easily travel to nearby locales for dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Most commuters take the interstate into Greensboro for work and leisure, located just 15 miles west of town.
Median Household Income
$85,416
Average: $92,403
Education
186
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
413
Workers Employed
Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Housing Distribution
Whitsett has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
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As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitsett, NC is $11,003 for a studio, $1,245 for one bedroom, $1,508 for two bedrooms, and $1,699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitsett has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.