Cost of Living in Fairfield Harbour, NC

With a cost of living index of 102, Fairfield Harbour, NC is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 18% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Fairfield Harbour is a small community of 2,898 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fairfield Harbour's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,527 (16% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $278,800 (9% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Fairfield Harbour is $69,661, which is 7% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.