Living in Fairfield Harbour, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairfield Harbour · Census data 2020–2024
Fairfield Harbour has 2,948 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $72,583 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $300,600, the median rent is $1,758/month.
Fairfield Harbour at a glance
- Population
- 2,948
- Median age
- 62.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $72,583State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $300,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,758/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Fairfield Harbour a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairfield Harbour
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairfield Harbour the median home value is $300,600, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,758 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Fairfield Harbour median household income
The median household income in Fairfield Harbour is $72,583 and the income per person is $40,972. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Fairfield Harbour: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,811
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.00
Fairfield Harbour demographics
- Population
- 2,948
- Median age
- 62.2
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 1,471
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 18.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairfield Harbour ›
Education in Fairfield Harbour
38.3% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield Harbour have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairfield Harbour
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Fairfield Harbour vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,758 |
| James City | 4,789 | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,019 |
| Bridgeton | 427 | $38,929 | $165,500 | $1,010 |
| New Bern | 32,734 | $61,031 | $240,100 | $1,081 |
| Brices Creek | 3,415 | $85,723 | $338,700 | — |
| Trent Woods | 4,032 | $107,802 | $343,100 | $1,385 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,671 | $84,500 | $228,000 | — |
| Grantsboro | 645 | $54,583 | $153,800 | $838 |
| Minnesott Beach | 593 | $73,690 | $292,200 | $1,405 |
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What is the median household income in Fairfield Harbour, NC?
The median household income in Fairfield Harbour is $72,583, about the same as the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairfield Harbour?
The median home value in Fairfield Harbour is $300,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Fairfield Harbour?
The median gross rent in Fairfield Harbour is $1,758 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Fairfield Harbour, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Fairfield Harbour?
The median age in Fairfield Harbour is 62.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fairfield Harbour?
The average commute to work in Fairfield Harbour is 33 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield Harbour?
The unemployment rate in Fairfield Harbour is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairfield Harbour?
38.3% of adults in Fairfield Harbour 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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