Wrightsville Beach, NC

Living in Wrightsville Beach

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 36
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 21
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Schools 80
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Residents

2.6k Population -22 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
75% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate7%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree52%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$109k Median Household Income +$39k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more26%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military2%
Sales and office25%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$799k Median Home Value -$190k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$223 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more11%

House Heating Type

Electricity90%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wrightsville Beach

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilmington Metro Area15
New Hanover County17

Property Crime in Wrightsville Beach

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilmington Metro Area32
New Hanover County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 47 4 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 74 6 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 47 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wrightsville Beach

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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