North Carolina
Fairfield Harbour is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,898. Residents earn $69,661 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfield Harbour receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairfield Harbour stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fairfield Harbour is $69,661, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfield Harbour is $278,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,527 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Fairfield Harbour enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,661 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,637 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $712 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,772 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $378M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $278,800 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,002 |
| Median List Price | $354,575 |
| Median List Price | $354,575 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 9.9% |
| Inventory | 71 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,527 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,808/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.8 inches |
| 49% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0695°N, 76.9584°W |
| County FIPS | 37137 |
Winner: Republican by 32.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |