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Belhaven, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Beaufort County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,421 Population 894/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $21,549 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $228,652 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $859/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Belhaven, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,958
55% below
$21,549 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $228,652
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
35.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Belhaven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belhaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
35%
Rent
74%
Poverty
285%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belhaven a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belhaven residents earn a median household income of $33,958 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,549. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,350 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belhaven is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,652. Median rent is $859/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Belhaven reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Belhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belhaven has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,421
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,958
Per Capita$21,549
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty35.3%
County GDP$2,369M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$859
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$228,652
Housing Units838
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,340/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary191/100K

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,293/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Belhaven was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.