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Cape Carteret, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,598
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$75,313
Median Income
$40,184 per capita
$347,500
Home Value
$448,012 Zillow
$1,755
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$347,500 home value, $1,755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Cape Carteret (11)
Bald Head Island State Natural Area
State Park
5,265 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and su...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddl...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures generally range from 50 F to 70+ F. Rain & wind are common Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F with high humidity (80-90%). Average wind speed is 10-15 mph. ...
Carolina Beach State Park
State Park
579 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
State Park
1,066 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
State Park
451 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Macon State Park
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goose Creek State Park
State Park
1,694 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hammocks Beach State Park
State Park
776 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lea Island State Natural Area
State Park
27 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area
State Park
318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0