Haw River, NC

Haw River, NC

At a Glance

How Haw River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Haw River a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Haw River residents earn a median household income of $67,366 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,609. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haw River is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,171. Median rent is $870/month, with 36.1% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Haw River reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Haw River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haw River has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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