Living in Caswell Beach, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caswell Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Caswell Beach has 491 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median household income is $130,750 (81% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $648,400.
Caswell Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caswell Beach at a glance
- Population
- 491
- Median age
- 60.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $130,750State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $648,400State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Caswell Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 124% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Caswell Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caswell Beach the median home value is $648,400, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,875 a month in housing costs.
Caswell Beach median household income
The median household income in Caswell Beach is $130,750 and the income per person is $83,682. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Caswell Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 93.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.6%
- Vacant
- 66.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.15
66.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Caswell Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Caswell Beach demographics
- Population
- 491
- Median age
- 60.6
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caswell Beach ›
Education in Caswell Beach
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Caswell Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 32.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caswell Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Caswell Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Southport | 4,205 | $87,641 | $437,700 | $1,426 |
| St. James | 7,072 | $116,383 | $636,800 | — |
| Oak Island | 9,030 | $85,872 | $456,500 | $1,339 |
| Bald Head Island | 190 | $209,219 | $1,367,200 | — |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
| Varnamtown | 782 | $54,844 | $293,800 | $1,087 |
| Bolivia | 247 | $57,159 | $290,000 | $1,167 |
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What is the median household income in Caswell Beach, NC?
The median household income in Caswell Beach is $130,750, 81% 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 Caswell Beach?
The median home value in Caswell Beach is $648,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Caswell Beach, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 124% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Caswell Beach?
The median age in Caswell Beach is 60.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Caswell Beach?
The average commute to work in Caswell Beach is 20 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caswell Beach?
The unemployment rate in Caswell Beach is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caswell Beach?
63.8% of adults in Caswell Beach 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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