Whitsett

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Whitsett, NC Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,234

Population

808

Renter Mix

26% Rent

A quiet, rural community east of Greensboro

Accessible Commuter Great Location Peaceful Rural

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$85,416

Average: $92,403

Education

186

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

413

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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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.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%

Rent Trends

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.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,245/month
916 Sq Ft
House
$2,091/month
2,018 Sq Ft
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Methodology

† 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.