Shallotte, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,465 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,642 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$301,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,029 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 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 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 7 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Schools

West Christian Academy
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Shallotte Middle
1 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

Brunswick Community College
10 miles, E 1.4 star
Strand College of Hair Design
30 miles, W 1 star
Cape Fear Community College
31 miles, E 1.4 star
College of Wilmington
32 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Wilmington International Airport
34 miles, E 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
38 miles, W 2.3 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
73 miles, NE 1 star