Income needed to buy a home
Washington County, NC
$37,810
a year in household income to buy the typical Washington County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$111,892
Down payment (10%)$11,189
Loan$100,703
Principal and interest (7.40%)$697/mo
Property tax (0.93% a year)$87/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$56/mo
Mortgage insurance$42/mo
Total monthly cost$882/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Within reach
The typical household here earns $41,813 a year, 11% more than it takes.
In North Carolina
Washington County ranks #3 of 100 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in North Carolina
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Bertie County | $65,550 | $21,406 |
| Northampton County | $108,391 | $36,039 |
| Hertford County | $119,111 | $39,952 |
| Halifax County | $119,661 | $40,269 |
| Jones County | $129,671 | $42,693 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.