At a Glance
Median Income
$102,292
$65,673 per capita
Home Value
$633,800
Zillow: $761,481
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
9.6% smoking rate
How Kure Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kure Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kure Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kure Beach residents earn a median household income of $102,292 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,673. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kure Beach is $633,800 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $761,481. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 31.3% 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 1993.
Education
50.7% of adults in Kure Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kure Beach has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,323
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density2,640/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,292
Per Capita$65,673
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B
Home Value$633,800
Rent$1,373
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$761,481
Housing Units2,199
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kure Beach was built in 1993.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.