North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Carolina Beach is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 6,665. Residents earn $88,239 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Carolina Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Carolina Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carolina Beach is $88,239, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Carolina Beach is $487,800, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,544 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Carolina Beach is below the national average at 248 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,262 per 100,000, 117% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Carolina Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,239 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,994 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,185 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,810 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,216 |
| County GDP | $21,041M |
| Restaurants | 821 |
| Healthcare | 908 |
| Retail | 1,119 |
| Manufacturing | 204 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $487,800 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $592,506 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $439 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.1% |
| Inventory | 213 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,544 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,918 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,454/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 908 |
| Total Violent | 247.8/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 16.5/100K |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.5/100K |
| Assault | 214.8/100K |
| Total Property | 4,262.4/100K |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 776.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,287.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 198.3/100K |
| Arson | 16.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 65.1 inches |
| 71% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0419°N, 77.8998°W |
| County FIPS | 37129 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 908 |
| Restaurants | 821 |
| Retail Stores | 1,119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |