Living in Manns Harbor, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manns Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Manns Harbor has 926 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $51,800 (28% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $253,000, the median rent is $1,294/month.
Manns Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manns Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 926
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,800State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $253,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,294/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Manns Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Manns Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manns Harbor the median home value is $253,000, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,294 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,622 a month in housing costs.
Manns Harbor median household income
The median household income in Manns Harbor is $51,800 and the income per person is $28,408. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Manns Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 543
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.90
Manns Harbor demographics
- Population
- 926
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 488
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manns Harbor ›
Education in Manns Harbor
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Manns Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manns Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Manns Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Manns Harbor, NC?
The median household income in Manns Harbor is $51,800, 28% 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 Manns Harbor?
The median home value in Manns Harbor is $253,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Manns Harbor?
The median gross rent in Manns Harbor is $1,294 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Manns Harbor, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Manns Harbor?
The median age in Manns Harbor is 45.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Manns Harbor?
The average commute to work in Manns Harbor is 17 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manns Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Manns Harbor is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manns Harbor?
21.5% of adults in Manns Harbor 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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