Atlantic Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
Atlantic Beach, NC
At a Glance
How Atlantic Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atlantic Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic Beach residents earn a median household income of $58,056 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,143. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $466,400 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $543,327. Median rent is $995/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Atlantic Beach reports 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,738/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Atlantic Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.