Living in Atlantic, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic has 522 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $51,071 (29% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $154,300.
Atlantic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atlantic at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,071State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $154,300State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Atlantic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Atlantic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic the median home value is $154,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,289 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic median household income
The median household income in Atlantic is $51,071 and the income per person is $24,513. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Atlantic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.39
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Atlantic has many vacation and second homes.
Atlantic demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic ›
Education in Atlantic
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Atlantic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 522 | $51,071 | $154,300 | — |
| Davis | 261 | $74,219 | $200,700 | — |
| Marshallberg | 398 | $88,438 | $219,400 | — |
| Gloucester | 385 | $64,667 | $353,800 | — |
| Harkers Island | 1,060 | $60,000 | $313,100 | $1,125 |
| Beaufort | 4,689 | $53,321 | $354,900 | $835 |
| Oriental | 873 | $57,880 | $422,900 | $1,138 |
| Ocracoke | 723 | $77,583 | $456,200 | $1,408 |
| Morehead City | 9,806 | $56,233 | $357,400 | $1,134 |
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Atlantic ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Atlantic: FAQ
What is the median household income in Atlantic, NC?
The median household income in Atlantic is $51,071, 29% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atlantic?
The median home value in Atlantic is $154,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Atlantic, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Atlantic?
The median age in Atlantic is 35.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Atlantic?
The average commute to work in Atlantic is 34 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic?
11.5% of adults in Atlantic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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