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Emerald Isle, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Emerald Isle, NC (Carteret County) — Census median home value $563,600, county listing prices up about 4.3% over the past year. Market data for Emerald Isle houses and the broader area.
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Emerald Isle, NC is in Carteret County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Emerald Isle and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,915, with a median household income of $89,432. Census data puts Emerald Isle houses at a median value of $563,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Carteret County's current median listing price runs $577,450, up about 4.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Emerald Isle housing market
Emerald Isle is in Carteret County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Emerald Isle and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$563,600
Population (Census ACS)
3,915
Median household income
$89,432
County price trend (2025)
9.52% 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
Emerald Isle market snapshot
Population
3,915
County
Carteret County
Median Household Income
$89,432
Median Home Value (city)
$563,600
Median Listing Price (Carteret County)
$577,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,688/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerald Isle's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $563,600. Separately, Carteret County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $577,450. 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
Carteret County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Emerald Isle has an estimated population of 3,915 and a median household income of $89,432, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emerald Isle's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% 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 Emerald Isle
County guide: Carteret County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Emerald Isle.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Carteret County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Peletier, Indian Beach, Broad Creek, Newport, Pine Knoll Shores, Brandywine Bay, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Harkers Island, Gloucester, Marshallberg, Davis.
Bogue market data
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Cape Carteret market data
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Cedar Point market data
Nearby city · ~3.2 mi
Peletier market data
Nearby city · ~5.0 mi
Indian Beach market data
Nearby city · ~7.7 mi
Broad Creek market data
Nearby city · ~8.0 mi
Newport market data
Nearby city · ~11.3 mi
Pine Knoll Shores market data
Nearby city · ~11.6 mi
Brandywine Bay market data
Nearby city · ~12.6 mi
Atlantic Beach market data
Nearby city · ~16.6 mi
Morehead City market data
Nearby city · ~17.2 mi
Beaufort market data
Nearby city · ~22.0 mi
Harkers Island market data
Nearby city · ~27.1 mi
Gloucester market data
Nearby city · ~28.4 mi
Marshallberg market data
Nearby city · ~29.7 mi
Davis market data
Nearby city · ~33.1 mi
More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Swansboro (~6.2 mi), Bear Creek (~8.2 mi), Hubert (~10.3 mi), Piney Green (~16.8 mi), Havelock (~18.5 mi), Maysville (~20.3 mi), Pumpkin Center (~20.7 mi), Kellum (~20.8 mi), Jacksonville (~21.1 mi), Sneads Ferry (~21.1 mi), Neuse Forest (~21.4 mi), Cherry Branch (~22.4 mi), Minnesott Beach (~25.2 mi), Dixon (~25.7 mi), Brices Creek (~25.9 mi), Pollocksville (~26.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Emerald Isle data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,915
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$563,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$89,432
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,688
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.52%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$577,450
Census place type
town
County
Carteret County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.92 sq mi
Census GEOID
3721160
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 Emerald Isle
Schools
Carteret County Public Schools — 18 schools, 8,081 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Carteret addresses may be served by Carteret County Public Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Emerald Isle FAQ
What are houses worth in Emerald Isle, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Emerald Isle at $563,600. Carteret County's current median listing price runs $577,450, up about 4.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Emerald Isle, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Emerald Isle, Census ACS data shows a median value of $563,600. Active listing prices in Carteret County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Emerald Isle, NC?
Emerald Isle houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Carteret 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 Emerald Isle, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emerald Isle's population at approximately 3,915.
What's the median rent in Emerald Isle, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emerald Isle at approximately $1,688 per month.
What is the median household income in Emerald Isle, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emerald Isle at approximately $89,432.
Is the Emerald Isle housing market growing?
Carteret County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Emerald Isle, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emerald Isle's median home value at about 6.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% 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 Emerald Isle, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Carteret County Public Schools for many Emerald Isle addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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