Living in Engelhard, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Engelhard · Census data 2020–2024
Engelhard has 174 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $50,673 (30% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $790/month.
Engelhard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Engelhard at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 60.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,673State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $790/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Engelhard a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Engelhard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Engelhard the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Engelhard median household income
The median household income in Engelhard is $50,673 and the income per person is $31,394. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Engelhard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 33.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.1%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.47
Engelhard demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Engelhard ›
Education in Engelhard
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Engelhard have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Engelhard
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Engelhard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelhard | 174 | $50,673 | — | $790 |
| Swan Quarter | 458 | $71,289 | $122,100 | — |
| Hatteras | 152 | $57,188 | — | — |
| Frisco | 664 | $43,846 | $439,600 | — |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Ocracoke | 723 | $77,583 | $456,200 | $1,408 |
| Avon | 339 | $35,365 | $400,500 | — |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Columbia | 759 | $25,893 | $120,000 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Engelhard, NC?
The median household income in Engelhard is $50,673, 30% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Engelhard?
The median gross rent in Engelhard is $790 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Engelhard, NC a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Engelhard?
The median age in Engelhard is 60.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Engelhard?
The average commute to work in Engelhard is 37 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Engelhard?
The unemployment rate in Engelhard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Engelhard?
20.7% of adults in Engelhard have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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