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Sunset beach, NC

Sunset beach, NC.

Population: 5,154 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sunset beach, NC is $432,452 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,386/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$432,452

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$432,452
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+89.1%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$432,655
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-30.3%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
161
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,386/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,210
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,774

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Odell Williamson Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Strand Airport (CRE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER, GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,752 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
1.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,199
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,785
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,063

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sunset beachState medianUS median
Median home value$432,452$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,386/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,199$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sunset beach, NC?
$432,452.
What is the median sale price in Sunset beach, NC?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunset beach, NC?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Sunset beach, NC?
Typical rent: $1,386/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sunset beach, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Sunset beach, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Sunset beach, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sunset beach, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sunset beach, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Sunset beach, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sunset beach, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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