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City · 9,906 residents · Catawba County, North Carolina

Lake Norman of Catawba , North Carolina

In Lake Norman of Catawba, a typical home is worth $492,600 and typical rent is $1,319 a month. Compared with all of Catawba County, the typical home value is 104% higher, typical household income is 66% higher, and the share of households that own their home is 14 points higher.

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  • Typical home value

    $492,600

    104% above the county

    71% above North Carolina

    • Lake Norman of Catawba
    • Catawba
    • North Carolina

  • Typical rent

    $1,319a month

    37% above the county

    7% above North Carolina

    • Lake Norman of Catawba
    • Catawba
    • North Carolina

  • Typical household income

    $112,656a year

    66% above the county

    56% above North Carolina

    • Lake Norman of Catawba
    • Catawba
    • North Carolina

  • Households that own their home

    86%

    14 points above the county

    19 points above North Carolina

    • Lake Norman of Catawba
    • Catawba
    • North Carolina

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Lake Norman of Catawba is in Catawba County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Catawba County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Lake Norman of Catawba apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. The typical home in Lake Norman of Catawba is worth $492,600, 104% more than in Catawba County as a whole ($241,600).

  2. The typical household income in Lake Norman of Catawba is $112,656, 66% more than in Catawba County as a whole ($67,864).

  3. The typical rent in Lake Norman of Catawba is $1,319 a month, 37% more than in Catawba County as a whole ($965).

  4. Nearby, in Mooresville, the typical home value is $390,900: 21% less than in Lake Norman of Catawba ($492,600).

  5. 86% of households in Lake Norman of Catawba own their home, against 72% in Catawba County.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Lake Norman of Catawba

What homes there are in Lake Norman of Catawba, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

Detached houses, standing on their own, make up 78% of homes here, against 69% in Catawba County.

Year built

Here half of the homes date from 2000 or later; in Catawba County, from 1985 or later.

In Lake Norman of Catawba, 81% of homes have 3 bedrooms or more, more than in Catawba County (65%).

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$1,968 a month

Catawba County: $1,343 a month

Without a mortgage

$463 a month

Catawba County: $404 a month

Owners with a mortgage

57%

Catawba County: 59%

Owning costs more in Lake Norman of Catawba: with a mortgage, the typical cost is $1,968 a month; in Catawba County, $1,343. Without one, $463.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

The Census does not compare Lake Norman of Catawba with 2015–2019 because its boundaries changed. In Catawba County, over that time, the typical home value rose 68%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureLake Norman of CatawbaCatawba CountyNorth CarolinaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate6.6%7.1%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate1.6%1.3%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate2.3%2.2%3.4%
People per household 2.392.432.442.53
Drive alone 67%80%72%69%
Carpool 14%11%9%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate1%2%3%
Work from home 19%8%16%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate1%1%2%
Typical commute 30 to 39 minutesUnreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

By size, households in Lake Norman of Catawba look like those in Catawba County: 2.39 people on average.

In Lake Norman of Catawba, 19% of workers work from home, more than in Catawba County (8%).

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Lake Norman of Catawba?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Lake Norman of Catawba, worth $492,600, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 42% of the typical household income in Lake Norman of Catawba, which is $112,656 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $167,532 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Catawba County.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Lake Norman of Catawba. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
Your credit score

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $17,241 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$3,909

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$483,678
Total interest
$695,899
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $8,319 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $2,629 a month

  • Tight

    $2,629 to $3,380 a month

  • Hard

    more than $3,380 a month

    Your payment · 42%

Compared with the typical household income in Lake Norman of Catawba ($112,656 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$3,909
Principal & interest$3,277
Property tax$209
Home insurance$205
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$218

You need at least $17,241 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

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This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Lake Norman of Catawba and Catawba County

Lake Norman of Catawba is in Catawba County, North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Lake Norman of Catawba's own numbers

Typical home value
$492,600
Typical monthly rent
$1,319
Typical yearly household income
$112,656
Households that own their home
86%
Effective property tax rate
0.51%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Catawba County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,147
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+64%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
0.5%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Catawba County.

Everything about Catawba County

Buying

Buying a home in Lake Norman of Catawba

A typical home in Lake Norman of Catawba is worth $492,600: 104% above the county and 71% above North Carolina. With the typical household income in Lake Norman of Catawba ($112,656 a year), a typical home costs 4.4 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Lake Norman of Catawba 4.4 years
  • Catawba 3.6 years
  • North Carolina 4.0 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Catawba County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Catawba County rose 111% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Catawba County.

Period County North Carolina U.S.
Last year (2025) +2.5% +2.5% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +64% +60% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +111% +107% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Lake Norman of Catawba next to Catawba County, North Carolina and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Lake Norman of Catawba $492,600
  • Catawba $241,600
  • North Carolina $288,900
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Lake Norman of Catawba $1,319
  • Catawba $965
  • North Carolina $1,228
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Lake Norman of Catawba $112,656
  • Catawba $67,864
  • North Carolina $72,388
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Lake Norman of Catawba next to Catawba County and North Carolina
Measure Lake Norman of Catawba Catawba County North Carolina U.S.
Typical home value $492,600 $241,600 $288,900 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,319 $965 $1,228 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $112,656 $67,864 $72,388 $80,734
Households that own their home 86% 72% 67% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $2,491 $1,407 $1,896 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.51% 0.58% 0.66% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 41% 41% 49% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Catawba County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Lake Norman of Catawba

For a typical $492,600 home in Lake Norman of Catawba, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Lake Norman of Catawba's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $3,909a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $17,241
    Cash to close
    $32,019
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $218

  • Conventional, 5% down $3,819a month

    Down payment
    $24,630
    Cash to close
    $39,408
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $234

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $3,084a month

    Down payment
    $98,520
    Cash to close
    $113,298
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $3,540a month

    Down payment
    $73,890
    Cash to close
    $88,668
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Lake Norman of Catawba and for Catawba County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Lake Norman of Catawba

0.51%of the home’s value each year

$2,491 a year for the typical owner in Lake Norman of Catawba.

  • Lake Norman of Catawba 0.51%
  • Catawba 0.58%
  • North Carolina 0.66%

What North Carolina publishes Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion (North Carolina General Assembly (statute))

Exemptions and deadlines in North Carolina

Flood risk in Catawba County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Catawba County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
0.5%
293
Of those, with NFIP insurance
31%
County North Carolina U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 0.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 31% 53% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Lake Norman of Catawba

Typical rent in Lake Norman of Catawba is $1,319 a month: 37% above the county. In Lake Norman of Catawba, 41% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Catawba County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,147 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $22.06 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Catawba County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $961 $18.48 $38,440
1 bedroom $965 $18.56 $38,600
2 bedrooms $1,147 $22.06 $45,880
3 bedrooms $1,399 $26.90 $55,960
4 bedrooms $1,707 $32.83 $68,280

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Lake Norman of Catawba

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Lake Norman of Catawba has 2 ZIP codes with their own.

For 2 bedrooms it runs from $1,620 in 28673 to $1,720 in 28682.

2 of the 2 are above the fair market rent for Catawba County ($1,147).

  • 28673 $1,620$1,980
  • 28682 $1,720$2,100

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Lake Norman of Catawba when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

Is your rent high for your ZIP?

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Lake Norman of Catawba

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There is 1 HUD-approved agency with an office in Catawba County; 1 says it serves in Spanish.

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Lake Norman of Catawba

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Lake Norman of Catawba or Catawba County. The ones below are statewide in North Carolina: they work in Lake Norman of Catawba the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in North Carolina

  • NC Home Advantage Mortgage

    Statewide in North Carolina

    NCHFA fixed-rate mortgage with down payment assistance, for first-time buyers and for people who have owned a home before, in North Carolina. Offered by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA).

    Forgivable

    See the program Official page

  • NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment

    Statewide in North Carolina

    A fixed amount of NCHFA down payment assistance for first-time buyers and veterans in North Carolina. Offered by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA).

    Type not stated

    See the program Official page

  • Community Partners Loan Pool (CPLP)

    Statewide in North Carolina

    NCHFA interest-free loan with deferred payments of up to 25% of the price (maximum $50,000) for the down payment of low- and moderate-income buyers in North Carolina; you apply through a member organization. Offered by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Lake Norman of Catawba

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Lake Norman of Catawba, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • The Safeguard Group - Housing & Debt Advisors

    240 N Main St, Mooresville · 10 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 5 more
    800-673-6993-146

  • Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center, Inc.

    212 Gamble St, Davidson · 10 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 7 more
    (704) 896-0471

  • Community Foundations

    919 N Main Street, Suite 143A, Mooresville · 11 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 7 more
    (704) 799-7641

Every agency in Catawba County All counseling agencies in North Carolina

Help in Spanish near Lake Norman of Catawba

2 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Lake Norman of Catawba

In HUD’s record, no housing authority with an office in Catawba County is named for Lake Norman of Catawba or Catawba County.

2 other authorities have an office in Catawba County: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Catawba County

These cities are also in Catawba County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Catawba County Housing in North Carolina

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Lake Norman of Catawba, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Catawba County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Lake Norman of Catawba.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Lake Norman of Catawba

Short answers with the numbers for Lake Norman of Catawba and all of Catawba County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Lake Norman of Catawba?

The typical home value in Lake Norman of Catawba is $492,600, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Catawba County it is $241,600.

How much does it cost to rent in Lake Norman of Catawba?

Typical rent in Lake Norman of Catawba is $1,319 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Catawba County is $1,147.

What is the FHA loan limit in Lake Norman of Catawba?

Lake Norman of Catawba uses the FHA limit for all of Catawba County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Lake Norman of Catawba?

The typical homeowner in Lake Norman of Catawba pays $2,491 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.51% of the home’s value; in Catawba County, the rate is 0.58%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Lake Norman of Catawba?

There is 1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in Catawba County. 1 says it serves in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).