Living in Harmony, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harmony · Census data 2020–2024
Harmony has 967 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $80,288 (11% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $126,400, the median rent is $1,304/month.
Harmony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harmony at a glance
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 30.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $80,288State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $126,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harmony a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Harmony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harmony the median home value is $126,400, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Harmony median household income
The median household income in Harmony is $80,288 and the income per person is $25,088. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Harmony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 331
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.26
Harmony demographics
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harmony ›
Education in Harmony
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Harmony have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harmony
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Harmony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | 967 | $80,288 | $126,400 | $1,304 |
| Mocksville | 6,068 | $55,367 | $240,700 | $892 |
| Yadkinville | 3,004 | $53,125 | $183,800 | $745 |
| Statesville | 29,894 | $52,880 | $248,000 | $1,000 |
| Farmington | 409 | $53,462 | $205,700 | — |
| Cooleemee | 988 | $46,750 | $144,600 | $968 |
| Stony Point | 1,372 | $73,209 | $171,800 | — |
| Cleveland | 1,080 | $58,750 | $242,600 | $739 |
| Troutman | 3,995 | $98,462 | $398,800 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Harmony, NC?
The median household income in Harmony is $80,288, 11% higher than 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 Harmony?
The median home value in Harmony is $126,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Harmony?
The median gross rent in Harmony is $1,304 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Harmony, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Harmony?
The median age in Harmony is 30.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Harmony?
The average commute to work in Harmony is 26 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harmony?
The unemployment rate in Harmony is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harmony?
7.1% of adults in Harmony 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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