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Carolina Beach, NC
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Carolina Beach, NC
At a Glance
How Carolina Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carolina Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carolina Beach residents earn a median household income of $88,239 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,994. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carolina Beach is $487,800 , 73% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,506. Median rent is $1,544/month, with 26.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Carolina Beach reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,905/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Carolina Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.