Bald Head Island, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
149 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
84.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$205,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,375,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,145 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
7.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brunswick County
1
Wilmington Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brunswick County
2
Wilmington Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 7 0 74
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 8, NC State House District 19, NC
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Schools

Southport Elementary
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
South Brunswick Middle
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Brunswick Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Wilmington
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Cape Fear Community College
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
56 miles, W • 2.3 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
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