Living in Indian Beach, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Beach has 211 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $103,000 (42% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $534,100.
Indian Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Beach at a glance
- Population
- 211
- Median age
- 64.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $103,000State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $534,100State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Indian Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Indian Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Beach the median home value is $534,100, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,426 a month in housing costs.
Indian Beach median household income
The median household income in Indian Beach is $103,000 and the income per person is $60,144. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Indian Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,749
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 94.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.95
94.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Indian Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Indian Beach demographics
- Population
- 211
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 48.8%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Beach ›
Education in Indian Beach
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Indian Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 51.6%
- Drive alone
- 41.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Indian Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Beach | 211 | $103,000 | $534,100 | — |
| Broad Creek | 1,836 | $57,500 | $244,200 | $908 |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,351 | $109,375 | $592,300 | $1,750 |
| Brandywine Bay | 1,313 | $105,000 | $371,500 | $2,141 |
| Newport | 4,441 | $56,351 | $233,600 | $896 |
| Bogue | 756 | $93,516 | $291,100 | $1,188 |
| Emerald Isle | 3,934 | $89,773 | $603,700 | $1,704 |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,719 | $70,402 | $498,400 | $1,206 |
| Cape Carteret | 2,703 | $86,136 | $375,700 | $1,745 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Beach, NC?
The median household income in Indian Beach is $103,000, 42% 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 Indian Beach?
The median home value in Indian Beach is $534,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Indian Beach, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Indian Beach?
The median age in Indian Beach is 64.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Indian Beach?
The average commute to work in Indian Beach is 23 minutes; 51.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Beach?
The unemployment rate in Indian Beach is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Beach?
56.8% of adults in Indian 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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