About the Havelock, North Carolina Area 

Havelock is a community of approximately 22,369 people, and is primarily a town of military families, active or retired, who have relocated to serve the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the world, Cherry Point. The cost of living is moderate in this area, and the scenic beauty of coastal North Carolina continues to draw more and more people to the area. 

Location
Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, in the New Bern metropolitan area. 

Jacksonville, North Carolina is 35 miles southwest of Havelock. Raleigh is 135 miles to the northwest. The following communities are all within 15 miles of Havelock: Neuse Forest, Newport, Minnesott Beach, Arapahoe, Indian Beach, Fairfield Harbour, Pine Knoll Shores, and Bogue. 

Geography
The total land area of Havelock is 16.7 square miles, and the city is at an elevation of 25 feet. Havelock is 4.89% water. 

Jobs
Many of the residents of Havelock are serving in the military at the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, a primary employer for those in active military duty.
The many support services necessary for local military families, provide jobs for other local residents as well. 

The primary industries providing employment in Havelock include educational, health and social services (19.6%), public administration (17.3%), and retail trade (13.1%). The average commute for Havelock residents who are employed elsewhere is 15 minutes. 

Housing
Havelock is a community that is centered around the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the world. The town is comprised mostly of military families, active or retired, and includes residents who have relocated from all over the United States. Single family homes can still be purchased for under $100,000, although most houses are priced between $150,000 and $350,000. 

Recreation
There are over 100 acres of park and open space maintained by the city of Havelock, including a 50 acre Athletic Complex. Many youth sporting opportunities are offered, including Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball, Youth Soccer, Youth Lacrosse, Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. 

The local recreation center has a full court gymnasium, exercise room, conference room and arts and crafts room. Aerobics, dance, and martial arts classes are taught at the center. During the summer months, the Parks and Recreation staff oversees a Youth Wilderness Outdoor Club, and a six week summer camp. 

Cherry Point Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course for military personnel at the Marine Corps Air Station. Also in Havelock, there is an 18-hole semi-private
course at the Links Golf Club. 

Special Attractions/Events
Havelock is known for its outdoor attractions associated with the many natural forms of water in the area! There are many creeks and rivers as well as the Inland Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, which is only 30 minutes away. The mild climate in the coastal North Carolina region guarantees recreational pleasures throughout the year. 

The city also hosts many annual festivals and special events. During the summer, a highlight is the July 4th Freedom Festival and Fireworks show, and in August and September, there is a weekly Music in the Park Series. Havelock is also home to a Chili Festival and Road Race, an annual Easter Egg Hunt, and Christmas in the Park. 

Jacksonville is only 35 miles from Havelock, providing the amenities of a larger city, for entertainment, shopping and dining. 

Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
The city was named for Sir Henry Havelock, a British war hero. It is one of eight cities in the world named after him! 

The production of naval supplies (for building wooden ships) such as turpentine and tar provided a strong economy for Havelock in the 19th century. After the steam engine was invented, and wooden ships were being constructed less and less, former turpentine distillers began creating “moonshine” to make ends meet, and it became known as some of the best. 

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was established in Havelock in 1940. The Naval depot on site has provided many employment opportunities for local residents. 

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