Goldsboro Urban Area MPO

This community of 75,905 residents.

Housing snapshot

Population
75,905 (2024)
N/A Median income (Census ACS 2024)
75,905 Population (2024 estimate)
N/A Jobs
N/A Recent building permits (previous 5 years; Census BPS)
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Who lives here today?

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Goldsboro Urban Area MPO needs 2,360 new units over the next 5 years.

2,360
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
363
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.1 per 1,000 units.
134
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 1.1%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
1,863
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 2.1%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
2,360
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
472
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
6.7%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
1.3%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year