Minnesott Beach, NC

North Carolina

Minnesott Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 529. Residents earn $72,344 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
529 Population 152/sq mi density
$72,344 Median Income $47,866 per capita
$266,200 Home Value $380,071 Zillow
$1,359 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,344 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$266,200 home value, $1,359/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,344
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $266,200
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.6%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,359
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Minnesott Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population529
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,344
Per Capita$47,866
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,739M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,200
Rent$1,359
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$380,071
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation29 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+94.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.5%
Libraries5

Is Minnesott Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minnesott Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Minnesott Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minnesott Beach is $72,344, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minnesott Beach is $266,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Minnesott Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Minnesott Beach has a population of 529 with a density of 152 people per square mile. The median age is 64.8 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

529
Total Population
152
People / sq mi
64.8yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Minnesott Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Minnesott Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minnesott Beach is $72,344, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Minnesott Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,344
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,866
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$87,892

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,721
County GDP$3,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants264
Healthcare197
Retail365
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone62.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Minnesott Beach is $266,200, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,359 (17% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $380,071.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,200
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$380,071
Median List Price$599,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,950
$/Sq Ft$220
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,359
17% above US avg
Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.48%
In Minnesott Beach, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Minnesott Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities197

Crime Rates: Minnesott Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Minnesott Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.4 inches
51% above US avg
Snowfall0.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation29 ft (9 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates34.9865°N, 76.8241°W
County FIPS37031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.1-point margin. 90.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28%

Winner: Republican by 43.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.6%
9% above US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score5.46
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density152/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.5%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities197
Restaurants264
Retail Stores365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone62.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

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