The Town FilesAngier, North Carolina
Town in Harnett County · population 5,265 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $268,200
- Household income
- $52,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.9
Angier is a town of 5,265 people in Harnett County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $268,200, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900).
How Angier ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Angier is worth $268,200, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $52,214, which is more affordable than 15% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Angier | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $894 | $969 |
| Median household income | $52,214 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Angier
| People | Angier | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Angier
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 29.3°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Angier since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 23, 1992 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 2019.
Severe weather in Harnett County since 1996
Harnett County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Harnett County
Harnett County had 28,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,955 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Angier itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Angier
6 public schools with 4,956 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Central High | 9-12 | 1,493 | 19.9 |
| Harnett Central Middle | 6-8 | 999 | 16.4 |
| McGee's Crossroads Elem | PK-5 | 949 | 16.6 |
| Carolina Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 823 | 18.7 |
| Angier Elementary | 3-5 | 359 | 13.3 |
| North Harnett Primary | PK-2 | 333 | 12.3 |
Towns near Angier
- Fuquay-Varina, NC7.0 mi · 34,152 people · home $451,500
- Buies Creek, NC7.2 mi · 3,253 people · home $361,500
- Lillington, NC7.9 mi · 4,735 people · home $247,200
- Holly Springs, NC11.3 mi · 41,239 people · home $535,800
- Erwin, NC13.6 mi · 4,542 people · home $161,100
- Benson, NC14.1 mi · 3,967 people · home $279,800
- Garner, NC14.1 mi · 31,159 people · home $355,000
- Dunn, NC15.6 mi · 8,446 people · home $193,900
Angier questions
Is Angier, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Angier scores better for retirees than 18% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 39%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Angier?
The median owner-occupied home in Angier is valued at $268,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,214, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Angier?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Angier get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Angier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 23, 1992. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)