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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
Parks & Recreation in Emerald Isle (11)
Bald Head Island State Natural Area
State Park
5,265 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and su...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddl...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures generally range from 50 F to 70+ F. Rain & wind are common Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F with high humidity (80-90%). Average wind speed is 10-15 mph. ...
Carolina Beach State Park
State Park
579 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
State Park
1,066 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
State Park
451 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Macon State Park
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goose Creek State Park
State Park
1,694 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hammocks Beach State Park
State Park
776 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lea Island State Natural Area
State Park
27 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area
State Park
318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0