At a Glance
Median Income
$88,043
$37,704 per capita
Home Value
$251,200
Zillow: $393,138
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.8% smoking rate
How Bogue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bogue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bogue a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bogue residents earn a median household income of $88,043 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,704. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bogue is $251,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,138. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 18.7% 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 1998.
Education
20.4% of adults in Bogue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bogue has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population800
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,043
Per Capita$37,704
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,200
Rent$1,446
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$393,138
Housing Units354
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation18 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bogue was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.