What are the schools like in Halifax, NC?

Halifax is served primarily by Halifax County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Halifax?

The median household income in Halifax, NC is $59,031 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Halifax, NC?

Halifax has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

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

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

Halifax has a violent crime rate of 469.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1855.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Halifax, NC a Good Place to Live?

Halifax is a small town of 227 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,031 .

Strengths: Halifax stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Halifax is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Halifax metro area.

Metric	Halifax, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,031	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Halifax's violent crime rate is 469.9 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

469.9 /100k

Property Crime

1855.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Halifax is served primarily by Halifax County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Halifax, NC	National Avg
School District	Halifax County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Halifax sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Halifax, NC
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Halifax, NC	National Avg
Population	227	—
Median Age	53.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Weldon, NC 6 mi Weldon, NC 7 mi Garysburg, NC 9 mi Roanoke Rapids, NC 9 mi Jackson, NC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Halifax

Halifax, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27839

Halifax vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halifax, NC affordable or expensive?

Halifax has a median home value of $70,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $59,031.

What is the crime rate in Halifax, NC?

Halifax's violent crime rate is 469.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1855.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Halifax?

Public schools in Halifax are operated by Halifax County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Halifax, NC a good place to live?

Halifax, NC has a population of 227, a median household income of $59,031, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Halifax?

Halifax averages 50.9°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Halifax?

Halifax, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27839.

What is the population of Halifax?

The population of Halifax, North Carolina is 227 with a median age of 53.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Halifax?

Key numbers for living in Halifax: median home $70,000, median household income $59,031, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Halifax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.