Minnesott Beach, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
529 Population 152/sq mi density
$72,344 Median Income $47,866 per capita
$266,200 Home Value $395,156 Zillow
$1,359 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,344 median income, 4.6% 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

Minnesott Beach, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,344
4% below
$47,866 per capita
Home Value
$266,200
6% below
Zillow: $395,156
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
17% above
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
9% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Minnesott Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Minnesott Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
94%
Rent
117%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minnesott Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minnesott Beach residents earn a median household income of $72,344 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,866. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minnesott Beach is $266,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,156. Median rent is $1,359/month, with 23.4% 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 1991.

Education

36.6% of adults in Minnesott Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population529
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,344
Per Capita$47,866
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,200
Rent$1,359
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$395,156
Housing Units363
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation29 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Minnesott Beach was built in 1991.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.