What are the schools like in Belhaven, NC?

School district data for Belhaven is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Belhaven?

The median household income in Belhaven, NC is $30,147 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in Belhaven, NC?

Belhaven has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

Belhaven, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belhaven, NC affordable or expensive?

Belhaven's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belhaven is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,400 and the median rent is $843 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belhaven, NC?

Belhaven has a violent crime rate of 427.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1352.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belhaven, NC a Good Place to Live?

Belhaven is a small town of 1,378 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $30,147 and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Belhaven stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belhaven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belhaven city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.9

Belhaven's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belhaven costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belhaven, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$843	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,147	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Belhaven's violent crime rate is 427.0 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

427.0 /100k

Property Crime

1352.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Belhaven, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belhaven sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belhaven, NC
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Belhaven, NC	National Avg
Population	1,378	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	48.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pantego, NC 4 mi Bath, NC 12 mi Bayview, NC 12 mi Pinetown, NC 14 mi Aurora, NC 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Belhaven

Belhaven, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27810

Belhaven vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belhaven, NC affordable or expensive?

Belhaven's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belhaven roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,400 and median rent is $843/month.

What is the crime rate in Belhaven, NC?

Belhaven's violent crime rate is 427.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belhaven?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Belhaven, NC a good place to live?

Belhaven, NC has a population of 1,378, a median household income of $30,147, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belhaven?

Belhaven averages 53.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belhaven?

Belhaven, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27810.

What is the population of Belhaven?

The population of Belhaven, North Carolina is 1,378 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belhaven?

Key numbers for living in Belhaven: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $94,400, median household income $30,147, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belhaven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.