Brandywine Bay, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,404 Population 1,733/sq mi density
$88,125 Median Income $54,899 per capita
$330,900 Home Value $715,587 Zillow
$1,929 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,125 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,900 home value, $1,929/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandywine Bay, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,125
17% above
$54,899 per capita
Home Value
$330,900
17% above
Zillow: $715,587
Median Rent
$1,929/mo
66% above
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.1%
81% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Brandywine Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brandywine Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
117%
Rent
166%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brandywine Bay a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brandywine Bay residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,899. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Brandywine Bay is $330,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $715,587. Median rent is $1,929/month, with 19.4% 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 2001.

Education

61.1% of adults in Brandywine Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brandywine Bay 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,404
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans18.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$54,899
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,900
Rent$1,929
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$715,587
Housing Units736
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation17 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Brandywine Bay was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.