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Northchase, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,879
Population
3,418/sq mi density
$56,659
Median Income
$23,657 per capita
$286,700
Home Value
$355,872 Zillow
$1,342
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
675
Violent Crime/100K
4,560 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,659 median income, 14.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $1,342/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
675 violent crimes/100K (78% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Northchase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3078°N, 77.8775°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilmington International (ILM) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Northchase has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (2.8").