Apartments for rent in Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach is a small town in North Carolina with slightly more than 6,000 residents. Retirees are widely prevalent, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. The majority of residents own their homes in Carolina Beach, and 41% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be a factor, as the average rent of $1,192/month is substantially higher than the state average of $931.

Carolina Beach has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 43% of residents, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (7%), Carolina Beach has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 19% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Carolina Beach. The four most common are healthcare, retail, construction, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Carolina Beach workers earn an average annual income of about $81K, about $13,000 more than the state average. Carolina Beach's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).