At a Glance
Median Income
$112,139
$49,375 per capita
Home Value
$398,600
Zillow: $408,845
Median Rent
$1,523/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.5% smoking rate
How Myrtle Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle Grove a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle Grove residents earn a median household income of $112,139 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,375. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% 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 Myrtle Grove is $398,600 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,845. Median rent is $1,523/month, with 26.5% 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 1997.
Education
46.5% of adults in Myrtle Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population12,404
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,849/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,139
Per Capita$49,375
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$398,600
Rent$1,523
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$408,845
Housing Units4,861
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain65.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Myrtle Grove was built in 1997.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% 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.