Living in Halifax, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halifax · Census data 2020–2024
Halifax has 294 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $63,686 (12% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $733/month.
Halifax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Halifax at a glance
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $63,686State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Halifax a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Halifax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halifax the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Halifax median household income
The median household income in Halifax is $63,686 and the income per person is $36,407. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Halifax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.65
Halifax demographics
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halifax ›
Education in Halifax
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Halifax have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halifax
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 26.6%
Halifax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 294 | $63,686 | — | $733 |
| South Weldon | 500 | $18,430 | $66,500 | $487 |
| Weldon | 1,642 | $48,350 | $100,500 | $921 |
| Garysburg | 572 | $41,333 | $107,600 | $850 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,856 | $53,690 | $142,700 | $858 |
| Jackson | 777 | $49,048 | — | $947 |
| Enfield | 2,153 | $34,830 | $105,300 | $583 |
| South Rosemary | 2,475 | $47,466 | $86,800 | $907 |
| Gaston | 912 | $42,105 | $77,200 | $818 |
More for people moving to Halifax
Halifax ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Halifax: FAQ
What is the median household income in Halifax, NC?
The median household income in Halifax is $63,686, 12% 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 Halifax?
The median gross rent in Halifax is $733 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Halifax, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in Halifax?
The median age in Halifax is 53.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Halifax?
The average commute to work in Halifax is 22 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halifax?
The unemployment rate in Halifax is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halifax?
33.2% of adults in Halifax 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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