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Havelock, NC vs Miami Shores, FL

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- Household income in Miami Shores, is 139% more than it is in Havelock and is 46% above the National Average.
- Havelock unemployment rate is 4.5%.
- Miami Shores unemployment rate is 8.2%.
 Havelock, NCMiami Shores, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,448  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$127,721$69,021
 Family Median Income$57,602  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Havelock, NCMiami Shores, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock2.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K10.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock27.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Havelock, NCMiami Shores, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock8.5%1.2%
 Education, library5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.9%13.1%
Reviews for Havelock    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Too many restaurants and fast food joints. Lots of new housing being built, trailer parks and home of MCAS Cherry Point. Small businesses here and there, but that will  More

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Over 20 years ago

Winter lows are typically low to mid 30'sand snow very scarce. Summer highs are typically upper 80's to low 90's and humid. We are close to the ocean so hurricane's are  More

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Over 20 years ago

It is easy to live in Havelock because the crime rate is low therefore you feel safe, a Craven Community College is here and other community college's are within a  More

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Reviews for Miami Shores    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I graduated from MCDS and loved my experience there. I went from 8th to 12th grades. The school provided a nurturing environment to learn and grow. The teachers were  More

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Over 17 years ago

So what about Miami Shores? I am considering a position in the Shores and trying to find info on a fairly inexpensive place to rent until we get settled in and figure  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am considering a position in Miami Shores and would need a safe, inexpensive 2bd place to rent until we get settled in and adjust to the cost of living. Married with  More

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