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Porters Neck, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
Porters Neck, NC
At a Glance
How Porters Neck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porters Neck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Porters Neck a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Porters Neck residents earn a median household income of $115,417 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,559. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Porters Neck is $525,100 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,885. Median rent is $1,591/month, with 28.3% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Porters Neck reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,677/100K.
Education
67.5% of adults in Porters Neck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porters Neck has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.