Harrells, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
220 Population 70/sq mi density
$68,393 Median Income $33,965 per capita
$202,000 Home Value $169,216 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,000 home value, $721/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrells, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,393
9% below
$33,965 per capita
Home Value
$202,000
28% below
Zillow: $169,216
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
8% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Harrells Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
72%
Rent
62%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrells a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrells residents earn a median household income of $68,393 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,965. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrells is $202,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,216. Median rent is $721/month, with 13.9% 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 1969.

Education

31.1% of adults in Harrells hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrells has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,393
Per Capita$33,965
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$721
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$169,216
Housing Units109
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation86 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrells was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.