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North Topsail Beach, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Onslow County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
699
Population
112/sq mi density
$106,818
Median Income
$76,475 per capita
$453,500
Home Value
$509,032 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
682
Violent Crime/100K
6,139 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,818 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$453,500 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$453,500
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,695
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$453,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$509,032
Median Sale Price
$737,500
Median List Price
$577,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.3%
Owner-Occupied
7.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,208/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
76 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
14.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$417
Active Inventory
176
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $453,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,032 |
| Median Sale Price | $737,500 |
| Median List Price | $577,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $417 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.2% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 176 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $417 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,695 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |