Caswell Beach, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Caswell Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 486. Residents earn $125,833 per year, which is 67% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
486 Population 164/sq mi density
$125,833 Median Income $78,667 per capita
$610,900 Home Value $621,801 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$610,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,833
67% higher than US avg
Home Value $610,900
117% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.0%
72% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Caswell Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population486
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,833
Per Capita$78,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$22,774M
Commute20 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$610,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$621,801

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation-10 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+99.3%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Is Caswell Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Caswell Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Caswell Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Caswell Beach is $125,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Caswell Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Caswell Beach is $610,900, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Caswell Beach is a highly educated community — 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Caswell Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Caswell Beach has a population of 486 with a density of 164 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

486
Total Population
164
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Caswell Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Caswell Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Caswell Beach is $125,833, which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Caswell Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,833
67% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,667
Avg Weekly Wage$924
IRS Avg AGI$67,849

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,484
County GDP$22,774M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,398
Healthcare896
Retail1,849
Manufacturing171

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,541
1% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Caswell Beach is $610,900, 117% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $621,801.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$610,900
117% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$621,801

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,541
1% above US avg
Effective Rate0.58%
In Caswell Beach, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 14.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Caswell Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity14.3%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress9.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate78.5%
Premature Death11,747/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access78.6%
Healthcare Facilities896

Crime Rates: Caswell Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)78

Safety Score

Caswell Beach has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.6 inches
44% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-10 ft (-3 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates33.9059°N, 78.0487°W
County FIPS45051
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 58.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.6-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.8%
D 30.3%

Winner: Republican by 38.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.0%
72% above US avg
High School+99.3%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density164/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities896
Restaurants1,398
Retail Stores1,849

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)78

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.7%

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