North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
North Topsail Beach is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 699. Residents earn $106,818 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Topsail Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, long commute times. North Topsail Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Topsail Beach is $106,818, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places North Topsail Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in North Topsail Beach is $453,500, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 682 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,139 per 100,000, 213% above the national average.
North Topsail Beach is a highly educated community — 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
North Topsail Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,818 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,475 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,912 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,377 |
| County GDP | $12,502M |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Healthcare | 300 |
| Retail | 570 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.84% |
| Commute Time | 44.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 44.9% |
| Census Median | $453,500 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $509,032 |
| Median List Price | $577,450 |
| Median List Price | $577,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $417 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.2% |
| Inventory | 176 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.84% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,505/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Total Violent | 682.1/100K |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 136.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 545.7/100K |
| Total Property | 6,139.2/100K |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 3,001.4/100K |
| Theft | 3,001.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 136.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4885°N, 77.4375°W |
| County FIPS | 37133 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.7% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 300 |
| Restaurants | 418 |
| Retail Stores | 570 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 44.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 44.9% |