Porters Neck, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
7,102 Population
$115,417 Median Income
$525,100 Home Value
$1,591 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
52.0 yrs Median Age
67.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.3
Economy
4.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population7,102
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,313/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89.7%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$115,417
Per Capita Income$67,559
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$21,041M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$525,100
Median Rent$1,591
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Depression24.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain60 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+67.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Work From Home33.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Porters Neck Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$115,417
Home Value$525,100
Median Rent$1,591
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+67.5%
Unemployment6.8%
Avg Temperature64.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,102
Population Density1,313 per sq mi
Median Age52.0 years
Male44.9%
Female55.1%
Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.7% Black 1.2% Hispanic 0.2% Other 8.9%
White89.7%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.9%

Language

English Only90.4%
Spanish Speakers9.6%
English 90.4% Spanish 9.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.9%
Health Insurance93.7%

Income

54% above avg
Median Household Income$115,417
Per Capita Income$67,559
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,185
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$102,810

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)11,216
County GDP$21,041M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation821
Healthcare Facilities908
Retail Stores1,119
Manufacturing204
Total Establishments11,216

Industry Mix

Restaurants 821 Healthcare 908 Retail 1,119 Manufacturing 204

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$102,810
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,918

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.5 min
Work From Home33.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

86% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$525,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$972,000
Price Per Sq Ft$287
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops15.0%
Active Inventory40

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Rental Costs

37% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,591

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,918
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.94%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity14.3%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.7%
Regular Checkup78.5%
Premature Death Rate8,454 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)908
Restaurants (County)821

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)14

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average64.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Land Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density1,313 per sq mi
Latitude34.2932°
Longitude-77.7706°
County FIPS37129

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 49.8%

Democrat +0.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.5%
High School+97.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,313 per sq mi
Land Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)14

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