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Carolina Shores, NC
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Carolina Shores, NC
At a Glance
How Carolina Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carolina Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carolina Shores residents earn a median household income of $74,310 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,935. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carolina Shores is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,383. Median rent is $1,948/month, with 44.3% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Carolina Shores reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,531/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Carolina Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina Shores has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.