At a Glance
Median Income
$61,848
$30,283 per capita
Home Value
$170,900
Zillow: $270,405
Median Rent
$951/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Half Moon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Half Moon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Half Moon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Half Moon residents earn a median household income of $61,848 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,283. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Half Moon is $170,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,405. Median rent is $951/month, with 24.8% 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 1988.
Education
23.1% of adults in Half Moon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Half Moon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,780
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans23.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,848
Per Capita$30,283
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$951
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$270,405
Housing Units3,382
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation31 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Half Moon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.