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Half Moon, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Half Moon, NC (Onslow County) — Census median home value $170,900, county listing prices down about 3.8% over the past year. Market data for Half Moon houses and the broader area.
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Half Moon, NC is in Onslow County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Half Moon and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,780, with a median household income of $61,848. Census data puts Half Moon houses at a median value of $170,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Onslow County's current median listing price runs $340,998, down about 3.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Half Moon housing market
Half Moon is in Onslow County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Half Moon and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$170,900
Population (Census ACS)
7,780
Median household income
$61,848
County price trend (2025)
2.85% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Half Moon market snapshot
Population
7,780
County
Onslow County
Median Household Income
$61,848
Median Home Value (city)
$170,900
Median Listing Price (Onslow County)
$340,998
Median Gross Rent
$951/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Half Moon's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $170,900. Separately, Onslow County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $340,998. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Onslow County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.85% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Half Moon has an estimated population of 7,780 and a median household income of $61,848, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Half Moon's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Onslow County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Half Moon.
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Nearby communities include Pumpkin Center, Richlands, Jacksonville, Piney Green, Sneads Ferry, Swansboro, North Topsail Beach, Holly Ridge, Surf City.
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Nearby city · ~27.5 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Maysville (~13.9 mi), Trenton (~17.2 mi), Pollocksville (~18.1 mi), Peletier (~23.1 mi), Cedar Point (~23.6 mi), River Bend (~24.1 mi), Cape Carteret (~24.5 mi), Brices Creek (~25.7 mi), Cove City (~26.0 mi), Bogue (~26.2 mi), Dover (~26.7 mi), Emerald Isle (~26.8 mi), Trent Woods (~27.1 mi), New Bern (~28.6 mi), James City (~30.1 mi), Neuse Forest (~30.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Half Moon data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,780
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$170,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$61,848
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$951
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.85%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$340,998
Census place type
CDP
County
Onslow County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
3728900
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Half Moon
Schools
Onslow County Schools — 40 schools, 27,921 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Onslow addresses may be served by Onslow County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Half Moon FAQ
What are houses worth in Half Moon, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Half Moon at $170,900. Onslow County's current median listing price runs $340,998, down about 3.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Half Moon, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Half Moon, Census ACS data shows a median value of $170,900. Active listing prices in Onslow County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Half Moon, NC?
Half Moon houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Onslow County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Half Moon, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Half Moon's population at approximately 7,780.
What's the median rent in Half Moon, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Half Moon at approximately $951 per month.
What is the median household income in Half Moon, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Half Moon at approximately $61,848.
Is the Half Moon housing market growing?
Onslow County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.85% annual change in 2025.
Is Half Moon, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Half Moon's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Half Moon, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Onslow County Schools for many Half Moon addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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