Housing & Real Estate — Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 6,802 |
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| Occupied | 1,819 |
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| Vacant | 4,983 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 1,511 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 308 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $603,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$708,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,688/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,506/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 532 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 968 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,820 |
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| Built before 1960 | 6 |
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| Median Year Built | 1989 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
