Brunswick County

NC · Pop. 14,247 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Brunswick County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 14,247.

$/Acre: $1,740

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax4.95%

Cost of Living Index100.7

Median Household Income$49,661

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,740

Median Home Price$330K

Acres for Sale4772

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,865 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K375

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate