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Engelhard, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hyde County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 71/sq mi density
$52,775 Median Income $20,192 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $133,394 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 2,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,775 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Engelhard, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,775
30% below
$20,192 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $133,394
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
4% below
2,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Engelhard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
40%
Rent
69%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Engelhard a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Engelhard residents earn a median household income of $52,775 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,192. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Engelhard is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,394. Median rent is $804/month, with 51.0% 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 1940.

Safety & Crime

Engelhard reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,986/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Engelhard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Engelhard has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,775
Per Capita$20,192
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$231M
Avg Weekly Wage$822

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$804
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$133,394
Housing Units144
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent364/100K
Property2,986/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Engelhard was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.