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Bald Head Island, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Bald Head Island, NC (Brunswick County) — Census median home value $1,375,000, county listing prices down about 2.1% over the past year. Market data for Bald Head Island houses and the broader area.
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Bald Head Island, NC is in Brunswick County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Bald Head Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 149, with a median household income of $205,000. Census data puts Bald Head Island houses at a median value of $1,375,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Brunswick County's current median listing price runs $444,225, down about 2.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Bald Head Island housing market
Bald Head Island is in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bald Head Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,375,000
Population (Census ACS)
149
Median household income
$205,000
County price trend (2025)
2.98% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bald Head Island market snapshot
Population
149
County
Brunswick County
Median Household Income
$205,000
Median Home Value (city)
$1,375,000
Median Listing Price (Brunswick County)
$444,225
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bald Head Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,375,000. Separately, Brunswick County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $444,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Brunswick County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bald Head Island has an estimated population of 149 and a median household income of $205,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bald Head Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -3902439% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Bald Head Island
County guide: Brunswick County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bald Head Island.
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Nearby communities include Caswell Beach, Southport, Oak Island, St. James, Boiling Spring Lakes, Varnamtown, Bolivia, Holden Beach, Shallotte, Belville, Leland, Ocean Isle Beach, Navassa, Sunset Beach, Sandy Creek, Calabash.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kure Beach (~10.1 mi), Carolina Beach (~13.0 mi), Sea Breeze (~14.8 mi), Myrtle Grove (~18.8 mi), Silver Lake (~19.5 mi), Wilmington (~24.3 mi), Wrightsville Beach (~26.1 mi), Hightsville (~28.0 mi), Kings Grant (~28.4 mi), Wrightsboro (~29.2 mi), Ogden (~29.6 mi), Blue Clay Farms (~30.3 mi), Murraysville (~30.4 mi), Bayshore (~30.9 mi), Northchase (~31.1 mi), Porters Neck (~31.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Bald Head Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
149
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,375,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$205,000
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.98%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$444,225
Census place type
village
County
Brunswick County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.91 sq mi
Census GEOID
3703150
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Bald Head Island
Schools
Brunswick County Schools — 20 schools, 12,944 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Brunswick addresses may be served by Brunswick County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Bald Head Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Bald Head Island, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bald Head Island at $1,375,000. Brunswick County's current median listing price runs $444,225, down about 2.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Bald Head Island, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Bald Head Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,375,000. Active listing prices in Brunswick County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bald Head Island, NC?
Bald Head Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Brunswick County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bald Head Island, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bald Head Island's population at approximately 149.
What's the median rent in Bald Head Island, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bald Head Island at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Bald Head Island, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bald Head Island at approximately $205,000.
Is the Bald Head Island housing market growing?
Brunswick County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.
Is Bald Head Island, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bald Head Island's median home value at about 6.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -3902439% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Bald Head Island, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Brunswick County Schools for many Bald Head Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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