Cape Carteret, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
Cape Carteret, NC
At a Glance
How Cape Carteret Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Carteret's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cape Carteret a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cape Carteret residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,184. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Cape Carteret is $347,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,339. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 44.2% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Cape Carteret reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 569/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Cape Carteret hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Carteret 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.