Living in Kure Beach, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kure Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Kure Beach has 2,466 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $104,149 (44% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $735,100, the median rent is $1,436/month.
Kure Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,466
- Median age
- 56.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $104,149State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $735,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,436/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kure Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 154% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Kure Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kure Beach the median home value is $735,100, 121% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,436 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,709 a month in housing costs.
Kure Beach median household income
The median household income in Kure Beach is $104,149 and the income per person is $62,444. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Kure Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,137
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 49.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.30
49.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kure Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Kure Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,466
- Median age
- 56.7
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 1,073
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kure Beach ›
Education in Kure Beach
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Kure Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kure Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 37%
- Drive alone
- 43.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.6%
Kure Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | $94,398 | $566,200 | $1,513 |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | $69,942 | $405,100 | — |
| Southport | 4,205 | $87,641 | $437,700 | $1,426 |
| Myrtle Grove | 12,637 | $113,463 | $439,100 | $1,463 |
| Silver Lake | 6,563 | $76,756 | $325,500 | $1,416 |
| Bald Head Island | 190 | $209,219 | $1,367,200 | — |
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
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What is the median household income in Kure Beach, NC?
The median household income in Kure Beach is $104,149, 44% 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 Kure Beach?
The median home value in Kure Beach is $735,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Kure Beach?
The median gross rent in Kure Beach is $1,436 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Kure Beach, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 154% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Kure Beach?
The median age in Kure Beach is 56.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kure Beach?
The average commute to work in Kure Beach is 31 minutes; 37% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kure Beach?
The unemployment rate in Kure Beach is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kure Beach?
52.9% of adults in Kure 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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