Skippers Corner, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
3,834 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,469 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$709 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hanover County
2
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

New Hanover County
3
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 60
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
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 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 7, NC State House District 18, NC
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Schools

Holly Shelter Middle
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Wilmington Early College High
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
SEA-Tech
2 miles, SE
Castle Hayne Elementary
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cape Fear Community College
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
College of Wilmington
8 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
39 miles, NE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
72 miles, NE • 1 star
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