Population 8,531 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harbor House
Household size in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Harbor House average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.28 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Harbor House is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Harbor House (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.2 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harbor House
Renters in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +26.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Harbor House: 54.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (30.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 26.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Harbor House: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Harbor House has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,187 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,767 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$890 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harbor House pays $1,767 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $890 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harbor House
Bachelor's degrees in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.5% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Harbor House as nationally: 34.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Charlotte area overall (40.6%). The share with a degree has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −13.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Harbor House never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 13.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harbor House
| Period | Harbor House | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Harbor House: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harbor House compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor House | 2.58 | 36.6 | 16.7% | 54.0% | 5.9% | 2001 | $1,767 | 34.5% | 82.1% | 6.8% |
| Steele Creek | 2.91 | 33.9 | 14.6% | 49.0% | 5.9% | 2008 | $2,104 | 48.1% | 89.9% | 4.6% |
| Griers Fork | 2.96 | 34.9 | 12.9% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 1986 | $1,773 | 42.2% | 89.9% | 10.8% |
| Westinghouse | 2.05 | 32.8 | 24.2% | 77.5% | 8.9% | 2005 | $1,642 | 56.3% | 95.8% | 5.6% |
| Olde Whitehall | 2.77 | 30.2 | 10.6% | 49.7% | 6.9% | 2001 | $1,684 | 33.3% | 91.8% | 6.7% |
| Yorkshire | 2.94 | 35.2 | 8.4% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 2005 | $2,021 | 38.3% | 90.8% | 4.1% |
| Yorkmount | 2.66 | 33.1 | 16.5% | 66.6% | 11.8% | 2001 | $1,742 | 33.7% | 79.1% | 4.4% |
| Eagle Lake | 1.95 | 30.7 | 7.4% | 75.2% | 7.4% | 2010 | $1,722 | 60.6% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Montclaire South | 2.93 | 31.0 | 21.6% | 72.0% | 8.3% | 1985 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 74.1% | 7.4% |
| Sterling | 2.31 | 33.5 | 17.0% | 64.7% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,642 | 40.4% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Starmount Forest-Charlotte | 2.94 | 28.6 | 22.6% | 81.3% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,423 | 16.7% | 64.3% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harbor House. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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