Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Haw River, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,357
Population
2,679
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A small suburb between Greensboro and Durham
Quaint
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Suburban
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Affordable
Nestled between Greensboro and Durham, Haw River sits directly north of Interstate 40 to the east of Burlington. Named after the river that flows through town, Haw River is a residential community with historic charm. After you find your affordable apartment in the city, be sure to check out the Haw River Town Museum. An assortment of apartments and houses are available for rent. Various churches, public schools, neighborhood parks, and small businesses line the streets of Haw River. Haw River Community Park is a great place for families with athletic fields, playgrounds, and open green space. Because Haw River is mainly residential, most residents travel to nearby cities for work and leisure.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,285
Average: $56,182
Education
271
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,274
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haw River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Haw River, NC is $1,198 for a studio, $1,340 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haw River has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,340/month
855 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haw River, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
494 Students
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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 June 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.