Half Moon, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,780 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Onslow County
1
Jacksonville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Onslow County
1
Jacksonville Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 79
Aug 7 0 78
Sep 7 0 73
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Summersill Elementary
1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Lwcs
2 miles, S · 1star
Stateside Elementary
2 miles, N · 1.9star
Carolina Forest Elementary
3 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Craven Community College
28 miles, E · 1.4star
Lenoir Community College
29 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Onslow Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S · 2.3star
NMC Camp Lejeune
10 miles, S
Carolina East Medical Center
30 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
9 miles, W · 1star
Wilmington International Airport
46 miles, SW · 1.4star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
56 miles, NE · 1star
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