A town of 3,934, settled in 1951. A typical home worth about $765K.
The 3 things Emerald Isle does most differently from other towns.
4.7% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
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The typical Emerald Isle home is worth about $765,000, up 4.9% in a year, 128% above the North Carolina typical home.
6.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Emerald Isle Woods Park | 1.2 mi | 42 |
| 2. Emerald Isle Boat Ramp | — | 24 |
| 3. Blue Heron Park | — | 2 |
About one in 5 of Emerald Isle’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Jacksonville (7%), Morehead City (7%) and New Bern (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Emerald Isle beats the North Carolina average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Emerald Isle | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.5% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.2% | 15.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.6% | 7.9% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
Emerald Isle reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 67% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 68% of towns.
Emerald Isle has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Emerald Isle is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Crystal Coast and is located entirely on Bogue Banks. The population was 3,847 at the 2020 census. Today, the oceanfront is lined with large and small homes, duplexes, condominiums, and one oceanfront hotel. Emerald Isle has a family-oriented atmosphere. Recent beach renourishment projects in North Carolina, including Emerald Isle, have been both praised and questioned.
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