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Havelock.
About
Life in Havelock
Living in Havelock means accepting a community shaped fundamentally by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the world's largest Marine Corps air station and home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing — but that's just the starting point for understanding daily life here. The military presence brings job stability and a steady flow of active-duty families, which keeps the community young (median age 26.3) and family-oriented, with about 37% of households raising children. Summers are hot and humid — this is coastal North Carolina after all — and you're close enough to serious outdoor recreation (Cape Lookout National Seashore is 32 miles away) that weekends can include beach trips, though you'll need a car for pretty much everything since this is fundamentally car-dependent sprawl.
Havelock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
24.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
88.6%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Havelock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Havelock, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (28.9%), and 9.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
6.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NC
Rent, home values, and income in Havelock
In Havelock, home values are 28% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,758
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $233,516 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Havelock
Unemployment in Craven County, which includes Havelock, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Havelock: Craven County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Craven County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Havelock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.2 min avg
How Havelock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Havelock, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)
Regional airport · few flights87k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Havelock runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
190.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
902.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Havelock Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Craven County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Craven County, which includes Havelock, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Craven County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Carteret County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Havelock) is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
13
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Carteret County, NC (21 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Havelock has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 4.07" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 3.40" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 3.56" |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.52" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.87" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 7.38" |
| Aug | 89°F | 72°F | 7.21" |
| Sep | 84°F | 68°F | 8.20" |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 3.81" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 3.76" |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 3.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Havelock
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Havelock
Havelock's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cape Lookout National Seashore, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Havelock
Havelock has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cape Lookout National Seashore (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
32 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
76 mi awayCape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore
79 mi awayFort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Havelock
Havelock-Craven County Public
301 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock
Cities Near Havelock
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Havelock FAQ
Is Havelock, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Havelock's median rent is $1,280/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $58,408/year. Median home value is $207,700.
Is Havelock, North Carolina safe?⌄
Havelock's violent crime rate was 191 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 903 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Havelock, North Carolina?⌄
Craven County, which includes Havelock, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Havelock, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Havelock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,280/month and median household income is $58,408/year. The median home value is $207,700. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Havelock, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Havelock is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from