Living in Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bald Head Island · Census data 2020–2024
Bald Head Island has 190 residents with a median age of 67.8. The median household income is $209,219 (189% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $1,367,200.
Bald Head Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bald Head Island at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 67.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $209,219State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $1,367,200State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bald Head Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 189% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 373% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bald Head Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bald Head Island the median home value is $1,367,200, 311% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Bald Head Island median household income
The median household income in Bald Head Island is $209,219 and the income per person is $160,272. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Bald Head Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,115
- Owner-occupied
- 98.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.9%
- Vacant
- 90.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.81
90.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bald Head Island has many vacation and second homes.
Bald Head Island demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 67.8
- Under 18
- 3.2%
- 65 and older
- 61.6%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bald Head Island ›
Education in Bald Head Island
86.4% of adults 25 and older in Bald Head Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 41.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bald Head Island
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 61.8%
- Drive alone
- 13.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Bald Head Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Head Island | 190 | $209,219 | $1,367,200 | — |
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Southport | 4,205 | $87,641 | $437,700 | $1,426 |
| Oak Island | 9,030 | $85,872 | $456,500 | $1,339 |
| St. James | 7,072 | $116,383 | $636,800 | — |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | $94,398 | $566,200 | $1,513 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | $69,942 | $405,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bald Head Island, NC?
The median household income in Bald Head Island is $209,219, 189% higher 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 Bald Head Island?
The median home value in Bald Head Island is $1,367,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Bald Head Island, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 189% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 373% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Bald Head Island?
The median age in Bald Head Island is 67.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Bald Head Island?
The average commute to work in Bald Head Island is 29 minutes; 61.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bald Head Island?
The unemployment rate in Bald Head Island is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bald Head Island?
86.4% of adults in Bald Head Island 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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