Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 26% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
11%
Havelock
Havelock, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$480
Population
16,057
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A classic military town just minutes from the North Carolina coast
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Havelock is a secluded community near the North Carolina coastline, surrounded by Croatan National Forest and the Neuse River. The city is best known as the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the largest Marine Corps air station in the world. The presence of the base has a huge impact on the local economy and culture, with thousands of military personnel, civilian military employees, and support services based in the community. Havelock boasts terrific public schools and a low crime rate, making it a great place to raise a family. The local rental market includes a wide range of apartments, houses, and condos, with budget-friendly options available to suit any taste.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,270
Average: $62,046
Education
2,741
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,990
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Havelock has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Havelock, NC is $479 for one bedroom, and $983 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Havelock has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$479/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$1,335/month
877 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
241 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
519 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
203 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,104 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Croatan National Forest
Airports
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.