Living in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minnesott Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Minnesott Beach has 593 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $73,690 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $292,200, the median rent is $1,405/month.
Minnesott Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minnesott Beach at a glance
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 64State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $73,690State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $292,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,405/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Minnesott Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Minnesott Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minnesott Beach the median home value is $292,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,405 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,617 a month in housing costs.
Minnesott Beach median household income
The median household income in Minnesott Beach is $73,690 and the income per person is $50,985. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Minnesott Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 409
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.82
Minnesott Beach demographics
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 6.6%
- 65 and older
- 46%
- Households
- 326
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minnesott Beach ›
Education in Minnesott Beach
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Minnesott Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minnesott Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Minnesott Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesott Beach | 593 | $73,690 | $292,200 | $1,405 |
| Cherry Branch | 1,684 | $104,432 | $262,200 | $1,706 |
| Havelock | 17,691 | $58,408 | $207,700 | $1,280 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,671 | $84,500 | $228,000 | — |
| Oriental | 873 | $57,880 | $422,900 | $1,138 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,758 |
| James City | 4,789 | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,019 |
| Alliance | 709 | $50,341 | $142,400 | $497 |
| Grantsboro | 645 | $54,583 | $153,800 | $838 |
More for people moving to Minnesott Beach
Minnesott Beach ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Minnesott Beach: FAQ
What is the median household income in Minnesott Beach, NC?
The median household income in Minnesott Beach is $73,690, about the same as 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 Minnesott Beach?
The median home value in Minnesott Beach is $292,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Minnesott Beach?
The median gross rent in Minnesott Beach is $1,405 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Minnesott Beach, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Minnesott Beach?
The median age in Minnesott Beach is 64 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Minnesott Beach?
The average commute to work in Minnesott Beach is 30 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnesott Beach?
The unemployment rate in Minnesott Beach is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minnesott Beach?
36.1% of adults in Minnesott 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.
Last updated: