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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 1.2% (67% 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 $448,012. 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 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,445/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.