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Myrtle Grove, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
Myrtle Grove, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Myrtle Grove a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Myrtle Grove reports 675 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,560/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.