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Havelock, NC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lillian Price

Anyone regret moving to Havelock?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $186,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

1 replies 1 upvotes moving
Bella Anderson

How are the schools in Havelock?

Hi all, Been living here since 2015. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

1 replies 6 upvotes qa
Caroline O.

Housing market in Havelock right now

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $186,800, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. ...

2 replies 8 upvotes housing
John Morris

Is Havelock a good place to live?

So, I'm retired and Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $186,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a ...

8 replies 11 upvotes living
Isabelle Brooks

What surprised you most about Havelock?

First post here. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thanks!

12 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Jameson King

What surprised you most about Havelock?

Curious what people think. I work in engineering and Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $186,800 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

3 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Bella Anderson

Thinking about relocating to Havelock from San Francisco

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $186,800, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of c...

2 replies 8 upvotes moving
Bella Anderson

Best neighborhoods in Havelock

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Median household income is $64,433, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a...

5 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Lillian Price

Havelock is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this?

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Hailey A.

Havelock is underrated, change my mind

I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $64,433, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $186,800, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking...

11 replies 15 upvotes living
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