At a Glance
Median Income
$64,433
$29,437 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
Zillow: $228,303
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Havelock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Havelock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Havelock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Havelock residents earn a median household income of $64,433 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,437. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% 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 Havelock is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,303. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 27.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Havelock reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Havelock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Havelock has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population16,471
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,433
Per Capita$29,437
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,800
Rent$1,269
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$228,303
Housing Units5,855
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property2,663/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary725/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Havelock was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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