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Halifax, NC

Halifax, NC.

Population: 3,279 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$94,763
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$95,166
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$85,000
Median list price
$145,500
Median days on market
26 days
Sale-to-list ratio
90.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-1.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-123 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$928
Households with broadband internet
39.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,845
Average weekly wage
$806
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents