Living in Havelock, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Havelock · Census data 2020–2024
Havelock has 17,691 residents with a median age of 24.7. The median household income is $58,408 (19% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $207,700, the median rent is $1,280/month.
Havelock at a glance
- Population
- 17,691
- Median age
- 24.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $58,408State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $207,700State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,280/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Havelock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Havelock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Havelock the median home value is $207,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Havelock median household income
The median household income in Havelock is $58,408 and the income per person is $29,099. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Havelock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,631
- Owner-occupied
- 41.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.7%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.50
Havelock demographics
- Population
- 17,691
- Median age
- 24.7
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 6,000
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 20.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Havelock ›
Education in Havelock
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Havelock have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Havelock
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Havelock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock | 17,691 | $58,408 | $207,700 | $1,280 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,671 | $84,500 | $228,000 | — |
| Cherry Branch | 1,684 | $104,432 | $262,200 | $1,706 |
| Minnesott Beach | 593 | $73,690 | $292,200 | $1,405 |
| Newport | 4,441 | $56,351 | $233,600 | $896 |
| James City | 4,789 | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,019 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,758 |
| Broad Creek | 1,836 | $57,500 | $244,200 | $908 |
| Brandywine Bay | 1,313 | $105,000 | $371,500 | $2,141 |
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What is the median household income in Havelock, NC?
The median household income in Havelock is $58,408, 19% lower 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 Havelock?
The median home value in Havelock is $207,700, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Havelock?
The median gross rent in Havelock is $1,280 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Havelock, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Havelock?
The median age in Havelock is 24.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Havelock?
The average commute to work in Havelock is 18 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Havelock?
The unemployment rate in Havelock is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Havelock?
18.7% of adults in Havelock 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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