North Carolina
Indian Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 229. Residents earn $89,583 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Indian Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Indian Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Indian Beach is $89,583, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Indian Beach is $570,800, making it a premium housing market at 102% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Indian Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,895 per 100,000, 303% above the national average.
Indian Beach is a highly educated community — 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Indian Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,583 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,892 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,721 |
| County GDP | $3,739M |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.69% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 60.3% |
| Census Median | $570,800 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $617,991 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $464 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,947 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.69% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,599/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 7,894.7/100K |
| 303% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 877.2/100K |
| Theft | 7,017.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.6 inches |
| 60% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6856°N, 76.8982°W |
| County FIPS | 37031 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.0% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 264 |
| Retail Stores | 365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 60.3% |