At a Glance
Median Income
$89,432
$66,213 per capita
Home Value
$563,600
Zillow: $764,471
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
2,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
9.8% smoking rate
How Emerald Isle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald Isle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerald Isle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerald Isle residents earn a median household income of $89,432 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,213. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald Isle is $563,600 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $764,471. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 27.4% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Emerald Isle reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,071/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Emerald Isle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald Isle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,915
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,432
Per Capita$66,213
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
B
Home Value$563,600
Rent$1,688
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$764,471
Housing Units6,739
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property2,071/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Emerald Isle was founded in 1951.
The median home in Emerald Isle was built in 1989.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.