New Hanover County

NC · Pop. 25,269 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

New Hanover County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 25,269.

$/Acre: $2,056

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 48.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$60,600

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,056

Median Home Price$312K

Acres for Sale1378

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,728 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K431

Property Crime /100K540

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate