Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
38%
Kure Beach, NC
Area Guide
A family-friendly beach town off of the Tar Heel State’s coast
Beach
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Laidback
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Coastal
Kure Beach is a beautiful waterfront town off of the North Carolina coast. Filled with colorful beach houses and vibrant apartments with views of the beach and the Atlantic Coast, Kure Beach is the oasis you’ve been dreaming of. Of course, Kure Beach is best known for its dynamic outdoor recreation opportunities. The town is home to the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast and an oceanfront park that hosts outdoor concerts and farmers markets. Take your beach day a step further and visit the nearby attractions like the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Center, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, or the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, which is great for birding, kayaking, and more. After your day in the sun, take a stroll along the boardwalk and grab a drink or meal at one of the town’s locally owned bars, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops. Perfect for all ages, Kure Beach families have access to the county’s best schools and is only about 20 minutes away from Wilmington for commuters. Kure Beach truly has it all — now the only thing you have to do is find your dream apartment!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,809
Average: $132,734
Education
1,473
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,699
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kure Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Carolina Beach State Park
- North Carolina Maritime Museum-Southport
Airports
- Wilmington International
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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 June 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.