North Carolina
Atlantic Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,705. Residents earn $58,056 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Atlantic Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Atlantic Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atlantic Beach is $58,056, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $466,400, making it a premium housing market at 65% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $995 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Atlantic Beach is below the national average at 199 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 9,369 per 100,000, 378% above the national average.
Atlantic Beach is a highly educated community — 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Atlantic Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,056 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,143 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,892 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,721 |
| County GDP | $3,739M |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $466,400 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $525,827 |
| Median List Price | $499,500 |
| Median List Price | $499,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $454 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 11.9% |
| Inventory | 67 |
| Census Median Rent | $995 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.85% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,599/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Total Violent | 199.3/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 66.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 132.9/100K |
| Total Property | 9,368.8/100K |
| 378% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,591.4/100K |
| Theft | 6,245.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 531.6/100K |
| Arson | 66.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.0 inches |
| 55% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7019°N, 76.7423°W |
| County FIPS | 37031 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.7% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |