Haw River, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alamance County County
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 2.3% (36% 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 $294,181. 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 504 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,814/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.