Half Moon SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Half Moon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Half Moon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Half Moon is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Half Moon is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Half Moon is $212,510.
The median income in Half Moon is $68,946.
Half Moon's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Half Moon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Half Moon | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Half Moon, NC Weather
The average high in Half Moon is 72.7° and the average low is 52.4°.
There are 80.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Half Moon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Half Moon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Half Moon
The current population in Half Moon is 7,378. The population has decreased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,378 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 7,780 | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 8,381 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,397 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 8,384 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 8,243 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 7,669 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,696 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,626 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 7,915 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 8,655 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 8,776 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 8,374 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 8,572 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 8,162 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Half Moon
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Half Moon is:
52.4% White with 3,866 White residents.
17.4% African American with 1,283 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 443 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 442 Two Or More residents.
18.2% Hispanic with 1,344 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 17.4% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Half Moon
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Half Moon is 52.2% female with 3,853 female residents.
Half Moon is 47.8% male with 3,525 male residents.
| Gender | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Half Moon for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Half Moon completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Half Moon completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Half Moon completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Half Moon completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Half Moon completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Half Moon completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Half Moon completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Half Moon completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Half Moon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Half Moon, North Carolina
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1.5% of households in Half Moon earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Half Moon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Half Moon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Half Moon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
21.1% of households in Half Moon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Half Moon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.0% of households in Half Moon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Half Moon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Half Moon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Half Moon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21.1% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
