Atlantic, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
541
Population
588/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$33,132 per capita
$157,000
Home Value
$232,217 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$157,000
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
89.3%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
397
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$157,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$232,217
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.3%
Owner-Occupied
10.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
89.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $157,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,217 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 397 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |