Bald Head Island, NC

Bald Head Island, NC

At a Glance

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)

Is Bald Head Island a Good Place to Live?

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 1.4% (61% below 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 $1,383,386. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Bald Head Island reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 13,187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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