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Emerald Isle, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,915
Population
796/sq mi density
$89,432
Median Income
$66,213 per capita
$563,600
Home Value
$735,559 Zillow
$1,688
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
456
Violent Crime/100K
6,121 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,432 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$563,600 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$563,600
100% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
45% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,739
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$563,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$735,559
Median Sale Price
$755,000
Median List Price
$950,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.1%
Owner-Occupied
16.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,688/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
185 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
20.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$474
Active Inventory
117
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $563,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $735,559 |
| Median Sale Price | $755,000 |
| Median List Price | $950,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $474 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,688 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 185 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.5% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 117 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $474 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,739 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |