Indian BeachNC
A town of 211. A typical home worth about $599K.
What makes Indian Beach stand out
The thing Indian Beach does most differently from other towns.
211 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Town of Indian Beach temporarily restricts beach drivingWITN · Sep 18
- Video shows two being rescued from rough waters at Indian Beach the same day a woman drownedWITN · Aug 5
- Police not investigating woman’s drowning on Crystal CoastWITN · Aug 4
Upcoming events
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The data
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A typical Indian Beach home is worth about $599K
The typical Indian Beach home is worth about $599,000, about the same as a year ago, 79% above the North Carolina typical home.
Typical home value
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Indian Beach 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.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Indian Beach
Most working residents leave Indian Beach for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Morehead City (23%), Pine Knoll Shores (6%) and Atlantic Beach (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Indian Beach
2 crimes were reported in Indian Beach in 2025: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Indian Beach is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Indian Beach is
Indian Beach beats the North Carolina average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Indian Beach | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 4.8% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.6% | 7.9% |
0.1% of Indian Beach is conserved land
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Indian Beach
Town in North Carolina, United States
Indian Beach is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 223 as of the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 223
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Area code
- 252