At a Glance
Median Income
$75,642
$44,986 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $317,624
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shallotte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 3.0% (17% 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 $317,624. 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 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,218/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,465
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,642
Per Capita$44,986
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,127
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$317,624
Housing Units2,164
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,218/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
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.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.