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Riegelwood, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Brunswick County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
539 Population 175/sq mi density
$181,800 Home Value $199,805 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 2,008 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riegelwood, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$181,800
36% below
Zillow: $199,805
Median Rent
$995/mo
14% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
75% below
2,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Riegelwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riegelwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
64%
Rent
86%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riegelwood a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riegelwood is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,805. Median rent is $995/month, with 33.3% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Riegelwood reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,008/100K.

Education

3.3% of adults in Riegelwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riegelwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population539
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,774
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

Home Value$181,800
Rent$995
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$199,805
Housing Units284
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property2,008/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Riegelwood was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.