Living in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Myrtle Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Myrtle Grove has 12,637 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $113,463 (57% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $439,100, the median rent is $1,463/month.
Myrtle Grove at a glance
- Population
- 12,637
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $113,463State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $439,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,463/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Myrtle Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Myrtle Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Myrtle Grove the median home value is $439,100, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,122 a month in housing costs.
Myrtle Grove median household income
The median household income in Myrtle Grove is $113,463 and the income per person is $51,786. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Myrtle Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,095
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.57
Myrtle Grove demographics
- Population
- 12,637
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 4,854
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Myrtle Grove ›
Education in Myrtle Grove
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Myrtle Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Myrtle Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Myrtle Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove | 12,637 | $113,463 | $439,100 | $1,463 |
| Silver Lake | 6,563 | $76,756 | $325,500 | $1,416 |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | $69,942 | $405,100 | — |
| Wilmington | 120,805 | $66,738 | $383,800 | $1,395 |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | $94,398 | $566,200 | $1,513 |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,665 | $151,563 | $1,168,700 | $2,336 |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
| Belville | 2,573 | $81,944 | $282,600 | $1,798 |
| Kings Grant | 9,003 | $62,232 | $300,700 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Myrtle Grove, NC?
The median household income in Myrtle Grove is $113,463, 57% 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 Myrtle Grove?
The median home value in Myrtle Grove is $439,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Myrtle Grove?
The median gross rent in Myrtle Grove is $1,463 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Myrtle Grove, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Myrtle Grove?
The median age in Myrtle Grove is 42.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Myrtle Grove?
The average commute to work in Myrtle Grove is 20 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Myrtle Grove?
The unemployment rate in Myrtle Grove is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Myrtle Grove?
46.4% of adults in Myrtle Grove 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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