Sea Breeze, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Sea Breeze is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,731. Residents earn $57,379 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,731 Population 931/sq mi density
$57,379 Median Income $54,888 per capita
$398,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,379 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$398,800 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,379
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $398,800
41% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.7%
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Sea Breeze Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,731
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,379
Per Capita$54,888
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$21,041M
Commute28 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$398,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain65.1 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Libraries4

Is Sea Breeze a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sea Breeze receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Sea Breeze offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sea Breeze is $57,379, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sea Breeze is $398,800, 41% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Sea Breeze enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sea Breeze has a population of 1,731 with a density of 931 people per square mile. The median age is 58.2 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.7%), with 5% Hispanic, 10.2% Black.

Population

1,731
Total Population
931
People / sq mi
58.2yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sea Breeze vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sea Breeze vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sea Breeze is $57,379, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Sea Breeze vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,379
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,888
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
IRS Avg AGI$102,810

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,216
County GDP$21,041M

Business (County)

Restaurants821
Healthcare908
Retail1,119
Manufacturing204

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,918
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sea Breeze is $398,800, 41% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$398,800
41% above US avg
Median List Price$356,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$356,000
$/Sq Ft$322
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.5%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,918
41% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Sea Breeze, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sea Breeze vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death8,454/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities908

Crime Rates: Sea Breeze vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Sea Breeze has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.1 inches
71% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates34.0675°N, 77.8923°W
County FIPS37129
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
24% below US avg
High School+94.6%
School Test Score5.46
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density931/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities908
Restaurants821
Retail Stores1,119

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

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