At a Glance
Median Income
$115,417
$67,559 per capita
Home Value
$525,100
Zillow: $476,885
Median Rent
$1,591/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
8.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porters Neck a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 13.0% (261% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,102
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,313/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$115,417
Per Capita$67,559
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A
Home Value$525,100
Rent$1,591
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$476,885
Housing Units3,427
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Porters Neck was built in 2003.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.