Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Morehead City, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,390
Population
9,818
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A cozy waterfront community defined by the region’s natural beauty
Coastal
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Beach
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Affordable
Morehead City is a small coastal community overlooking Bogue Sound and Calico Bay. Historically a port city, Morehead City has become a major destination for ecotourism in recent years; Scuba diving in particular is quite popular, with scores of shipwrecks offshore -- including a German submarine sunk during World War II.
The commercial district along Arendell Street is loaded with popular hangouts, from the seafood restaurants and taverns on the waterfront to the Carteret Community Theatre and Sweet Beans Coffee farther inland. Living in Jacksonville puts you just minutes away from New Bern and Jacksonville, as well as the nearby Marine Corps Air Stations.
Explore the City
Brandywine Bay residents can head to Beaufort to enjoy a sunset cruise.
The Golf Side of Brandywine Bay features an 18-hole golf course.
Atlantic Beach is only a 10-minute drive from Brandywine Bay.
For fine dining, you can head into Morehead City to The Parrott on Eleventh.
The surrounding community of Brandywine Bay is rooted in the commercial fishing industry.
You can find fun and beautiful local art and wares at Parsons General Store.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,789
Average: $74,983
Education
3,159
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,599
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morehead City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morehead City, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn
Public
Grades K-5
285 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
8 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,146 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,146 Students
Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College HS
Public
Grades 9-12
49 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
8 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina NERR
- Fort Macon State Park
- North Carolina Maritime Museum-Beaufort
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Airports
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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Methodology
† 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.