Wrightsville Beach, NC
1 neighborhoods · 2,899 residents · North Carolina
A
86/100
91
Safety Score
78
Affordability
$121K
Median Income
$974K
Median Home Value
Is Wrightsville Beach, NC a Good Place to Live?
Wrightsville Beach receives an overall livability grade of A (86/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores A+ (91/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (78/100) with a median household income of $121,417 and median home values around $973,800.
About 72.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.2%. 78% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 52.
$2,013
Median Rent/mo
72.1%
College Educated
1.2%
Unemployment
78%
Owner-Occupied
52
Median Age
2,899
Population
1
Zip Codes
New Hanover
County
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Neighborhoods in Wrightsville Beach
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28480New Hanover Co. | 86 A | 91 | 78 | $121K | $974K | 2,899 |
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.