Emerald Isle, NC
1 neighborhoods · 3,870 residents · North Carolina
A
82/100
83
Safety Score
74
Affordability
$86K
Median Income
$489K
Median Home Value
Is Emerald Isle, NC a Good Place to Live?
Emerald Isle receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores A (83/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (74/100) with a median household income of $85,982 and median home values around $489,200.
About 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1%. 85% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 57.
$1,373
Median Rent/mo
51.9%
College Educated
1%
Unemployment
85%
Owner-Occupied
57
Median Age
3,870
Population
1
Zip Codes
Carteret
County
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Neighborhoods in Emerald Isle
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28594Carteret Co. | 82 A | 83 | 74 | $86K | $489K | 3,870 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.