City Report · NC

Fairfield Harbour

Pop. 2,948·43rd most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairfield Harbour, NC

Median rent (all units)

$1,788/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+19.2%

vs US Median

-$144

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Fairfield Harbour · $1,788

More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

30% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,788/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$72,000/yr

Local median income

$72,583/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairfield Harbour's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

3 BR

$1,788

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Fairfield Harbour's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$21,456/yr

At $1,788/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +19.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairfield Harbour, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,948

Median income

$72,583

Median age

62.2

Renters

11.1%

Age distribution

15.8%

21.1%

43.1%

Under 188.3%

18–3411.7%

35–5415.8%

55–6421.1%

65+43.1%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

85.2%

White85.2%

Black3.3%

Hispanic7.4%

Asian0.5%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

14.1%

45.5%

38.3%

No HS diploma2.2%

HS diploma14.1%

Some college45.5%

Bachelor's+38.3%

Housing tenure

88.9%

Owner88.9%

Renter11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fairfield Harbour, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$69,239 → $72,583

up 4.8%

Population

2,872 → 2,948

up 2.6%

Renter share

13.5% → 11.1%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

42% → 38.3%

-3.7 pts

Median age

64.3 → 62.2

-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Fairfield Harbour, NC now reports about $72,583, up from $69,239 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 2,872 residents to roughly 2,948. Renters now make up 11.1% of households, compared with 13.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.3% of adults here, versus 42% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fairfield Harbour on your salary?

At $1,788/mo, how Fairfield Harbour rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 24.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 34% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 12.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 40.2% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 32.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Fairfield Harbour rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fairfield Harbour. Click any size for full breakdown.

3-Bedroom

$1,788/mo

Local insights

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About renting in Fairfield Harbour, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairfield Harbour is $1,788/mo as of August 2026. and 3-bedroom units go for $1,788/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($72,583/yr), Fairfield Harbour ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Fairfield Harbour?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,788/mo in Fairfield Harbour. The local median household income is $72,583/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.