Wrightsville Beach, NC
Living in Wrightsville Beach
Bikeability25
Walkability36
Commute95
Public Transit12
Affordability5
Public Safety90
Airports15
Hospitals46
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation-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
$109kMedian 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
$799kMedian Home Value-$190k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wrightsville Beach, NC
Friends School of Wilmington
3 miles, W
Waterview Learning Academy
5 miles, W
Wilmington Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
New Horizons Elementary School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wrightsville Beach, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
5 miles, W
University of Mount Olive
70 miles, N
Coastal Carolina University
75 miles, W
Fayetteville State University
86 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wrightsville Beach, NC
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
7 miles, W
Wilmington Treatment Center
8 miles, W
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
16 miles, W
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wrightsville Beach, NC
Wilmington International Airport
7 miles, NW
Albert J Ellis Airport
44 miles, N
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
Myrtle Beach International Airport
75 miles, SW