In Harnett, North Carolina, the median home price is $298,259, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $71,287; the population is 139,150; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 276.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Harnett at a glance
Population
139,150
Median Household Income
$71,287
Typical Home Value
$298,259
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
276.7
Avg Commute Time
32.8
About Harnett
Harnett has a population of 139,150. The median home value is $298,259, 13% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $71,287 (2% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Anderson Creek, Barbecue, and Black River.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Harnett
13 towns, by population.
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Harnett at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Harnett?
- Harnett has a population of 139,150 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Harnett?
- The median home value in Harnett is $298,259. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Harnett?
- Median household income in Harnett is $71,287 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Harnett in?
- Harnett is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Harnett?
- Harnett contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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