Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
40%
Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle, NC Area Guide
A coastal tourist town on the Atlantic Ocean
Fishing
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Waterfront
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Beach
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Boating
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Tourism
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A coastal town on Bogue Banks Island, Emerald Isle is a part of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. This beautiful waterfront oasis is a top-notch tourist and fishing spot with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents and tourists alike enjoy fishing at the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, and families are a big fan of the Salty Pirate Waterpark. An array of beachy restaurants sit within town like Rucker Johns Restaurant and the Trading Post on Emerald Drive.
After you find your coastal rental in the city, check out the golf course and nature trails at Emerald Isle Woods Park. Emerald Isle is proximal to the Croatan National Forest, Jacksonville, and Wilmington. Although summer tourism is high in Emerald Isle, residents appreciate the close-knit community, local businesses, and beautiful beaches year round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,913
Average: $124,400
Education
2,886
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,649
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Emerald Isle has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Parks and Recreation
- Hammocks Beach State Park
Airports
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.