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Shallotte, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Horry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,465 Population 445/sq mi density
$75,642 Median Income $44,986 per capita
$301,300 Home Value $316,077 Zillow
$1,127 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 7,166 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,642 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$301,300 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Shallotte, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,642
1% above
$44,986 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
7% above
Zillow: $316,077
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
3% below
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
7,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Shallotte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
107%
Rent
97%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shallotte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shallotte residents earn a median household income of $75,642 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,986. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shallotte is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,077. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 37.2% 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

Shallotte reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,166/100K. The murder rate is 45.5/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Shallotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shallotte has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,465
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,642
Per Capita$44,986
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

A
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,127
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$316,077
Housing Units2,164
Rent Burden37.2%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property7,166/100K
Murder45.5/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary705/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Shallotte was founded in 1899.
The median home in Shallotte was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.