At a Glance
Median Income
$125,833
$78,667 per capita
Home Value
$610,900
Zillow: $621,801
Violent Crime
62/100K
2,303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Caswell Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caswell Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caswell Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caswell Beach residents earn a median household income of $125,833 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,667. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Caswell Beach is $610,900 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $621,801. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Caswell Beach reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,303/100K.
Education
58.0% of adults in Caswell Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population486
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,833
Per Capita$78,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
B+
Home Value$610,900
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$621,801
Housing Units653
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property2,303/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation-10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Caswell Beach was founded in 1975.
The median home in Caswell Beach was built in 1994.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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