Sunset Beach, NC
Living in Sunset Beach
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability49
Public Safety98
Airports20
Hospitals57
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation+568 (2010–19)
65 y Median Age
48%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over22%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate21%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income-$6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office33%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home25%
Housing
$268kMedian Home Value-$44k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas9%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sunset Beach
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in Sunset Beach
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 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 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sunset Beach
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sunset Beach, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sunset Beach, NC
Academy of Coastal Carolina
8 miles, NE
West Christian Academy
8 miles, NE
The Lords Children
10 miles, SW
Southeastern Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sunset Beach, NC
Coastal Carolina University
30 miles, W
University of North Carolina Wilmington
43 miles, NE
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
68 miles, NW
Francis Marion University
69 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sunset Beach, NC
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
20 miles, SW
McLeod Loris Hospital
25 miles, NW
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sunset Beach, NC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
28 miles, SW
Wilmington International Airport
43 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
73 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
79 miles, N