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Half Moon, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
Half Moon, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Half Moon a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Half Moon reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,367/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.