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Population
174
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Rent
$790/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,673
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Engelhard

Engelhard is a small, peaceful fishing village set along Far Creek right by the Pamlico Sound. With fewer than 400 residents, daily life here revolves around the water, commercial crabbing, and generations-old maritime traditions. Highway 264 connects the town to wide-open marshlands, nearby farmland, and Lake Mattamuskeet, making it a favorite spot for anglers, hunters, and birdwatchers. If you want a slow-paced lifestyle where neighbors know each other and the surrounding landscape remains largely untouched, Engelhard offers a quiet coastal retreat.

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Rural FitA+100.0ratingLow Rent PricesA96.6ratingWater Recreation AccessA-92.0rating

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