The Town FilesHarmony, North Carolina
Town in Iredell County · population 543 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,400
- Household income
- $80,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 30.6
Harmony is a town of 543 people in Iredell County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $126,400, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 81% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 80% of North Carolina towns.
How Harmony 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 Harmony is worth $126,400, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $80,288, which is more affordable than 99% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,304 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harmony | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,304 | $969 |
| Median household income | $80,288 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Harmony
| People | Harmony | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.6 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Harmony
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harmony since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2022 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Iredell County since 1996
Iredell County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Iredell County
Iredell County had 81,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,307 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Harmony itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Harmony
1 public school with 355 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Elementary | PK-5 | 355 | 13.7 |
Towns near Harmony
- Mocksville, NC12.6 mi · 5,900 people · home $240,700
- Statesville, NC13.2 mi · 28,419 people · home $248,000
- Yadkinville, NC13.6 mi · 2,995 people · home $183,800
- Cooleemee, NC15.8 mi · 940 people · home $144,600
- Stony Point, NC16.3 mi · 1,146 people · home $171,800
- Cleveland, NC16.4 mi · 846 people · home $242,600
- Hiddenite, NC17.5 mi · 507 people · home —
- Boonville, NC19.4 mi · 1,185 people · home $165,400
Harmony questions
Is Harmony, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harmony scores better for retirees than 55% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 81%. 5.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.6).
How much does a house cost in Harmony?
The median owner-occupied home in Harmony is valued at $126,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,288, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $1,304 a month.
What is the weather like in Harmony?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Harmony get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harmony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2022. 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)