Brices Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,592 Population 458/sq mi density
$107,800 Median Income $59,241 per capita
$323,400 Home Value $379,977 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$323,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brices Creek, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,800
43% above
$59,241 per capita
Home Value
$323,400
15% above
Zillow: $379,977
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Brices Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
143%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brices Creek a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brices Creek residents earn a median household income of $107,800 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,241. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,740 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brices Creek is $323,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,977. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Education

36.3% of adults in Brices Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brices Creek has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,592
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,800
Per Capita$59,241
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$6,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$323,400
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$379,977
Housing Units1,569
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation28 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Brices Creek was built in 1999.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.