Wrightsville Beach, NC

Wrightsville Beach, NC

At a Glance

How Wrightsville Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Wrightsville Beach a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Wrightsville Beach residents earn a median household income of $167,273 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $97,190. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below 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 Wrightsville Beach is $1,041,800 , 270% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,666,536. Median rent is $1,892/month, with 18.4% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Wrightsville Beach reports 1,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,765/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

71.6% of adults in Wrightsville Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wrightsville Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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