North Carolina
Havelock is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 16,471. Residents earn $64,433 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Havelock receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Havelock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Havelock is $64,433, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Havelock is $186,800, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Havelock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,825 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Havelock enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.0% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,433 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,437 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,892 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,721 |
| County GDP | $3,739M |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $186,800 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,303 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 13.2% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,269 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,525 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,599/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Total Violent | 76.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 4.8/100K |
| Robbery | 19.1/100K |
| Assault | 52.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,825.5/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 395.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,401.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.4 inches |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9089°N, 76.8995°W |
| County FIPS | 37031 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |