At a Glance
Median Income
$205,000
$166,407 per capita
Home Value
$1,375,000
Zillow: $1,418,076
Bachelor's Degree+
84.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.5% smoking rate
How Bald Head Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bald Head Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bald Head Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bald Head Island residents earn a median household income of $205,000 , which is 173% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $166,407. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,448 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bald Head Island is $1,375,000 , 388% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,418,076. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
84.2% of adults in Bald Head Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(150% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bald Head Island has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$205,000
Per Capita$166,407
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,375,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,418,076
Housing Units1,104
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+55.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bald Head Island was founded in 1985.
The median home in Bald Head Island was built in 2000.
64.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.