Apartments for rent in Lenoir, NC

A small city located in North Carolina, Lenoir has a population of slightly less than 18,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. The majority of residents own their homes in Lenoir, and 38% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $618/month, which is $314 per month less than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 23 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Lenoir residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (35%) drive themselves to work, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Many Lenoir residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 22% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in transportation, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $46,000, Lenoir workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Lenoir has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (23%). Further, 11% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.