Carteret County

NC · Pop. 53,639 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Carteret County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 53,639.

$/Acre: $1,517

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$43,356

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,517

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale2293

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall43 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,017 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)184 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K409

Property Crime /100K345

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate