At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$31,809 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
Zillow: $395,141
Median Rent
$968/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.3% smoking rate
How Harkers Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harkers Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harkers Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harkers Island residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,809. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harkers Island is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,141. Median rent is $968/month, with 19.0% 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 1985.
Education
23.2% of adults in Harkers Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harkers Island has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,080
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$31,809
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
B+
Home Value$295,500
Rent$968
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$395,141
Housing Units1,152
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Harkers Island was built in 1985.
11.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.