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Sunset Beach, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sunset Beach, NC (Brunswick County) — Census median home value $354,300, county listing prices down about 2.1% over the past year. Market data for Sunset Beach houses and the broader area.
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Sunset Beach, NC is in Brunswick County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Sunset Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,326, with a median household income of $84,934. Census data puts Sunset Beach houses at a median value of $354,300 (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
Sunset Beach housing market
Sunset Beach is in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sunset Beach and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$354,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,326
Median household income
$84,934
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
Sunset Beach market snapshot
Population
4,326
County
Brunswick County
Median Household Income
$84,934
Median Home Value (city)
$354,300
Median Listing Price (Brunswick County)
$444,225
Median Gross Rent
$541/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 Sunset Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $354,300. 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
Sunset Beach has an estimated population of 4,326 and a median household income of $84,934, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sunset Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 8% 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 Sunset Beach
County guide: Brunswick County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sunset Beach.
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Nearby communities include Calabash, Ocean Isle Beach, Carolina Shores, Shallotte, Holden Beach, Varnamtown, Oak Island, St. James, Bolivia, Caswell Beach, Boiling Spring Lakes, Southport, Bald Head Island, Sandy Creek, Leland, Northwest.
Calabash market data
Nearby city · ~2.4 mi
Ocean Isle Beach market data
Nearby city · ~2.6 mi
Carolina Shores market data
Nearby city · ~3.9 mi
Shallotte market data
Nearby city · ~9.4 mi
Holden Beach market data
Nearby city · ~10.8 mi
Varnamtown market data
Nearby city · ~16.2 mi
Oak Island market data
Nearby city · ~22.3 mi
St. James market data
Nearby city · ~23.6 mi
Bolivia market data
Nearby city · ~24.0 mi
Caswell Beach market data
Nearby city · ~26.3 mi
Boiling Spring Lakes market data
Nearby city · ~26.9 mi
Southport market data
Nearby city · ~28.7 mi
Bald Head Island market data
Nearby city · ~30.2 mi
Sandy Creek market data
Nearby city · ~33.5 mi
Leland market data
Nearby city · ~34.6 mi
Northwest market data
Nearby city · ~35.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Tabor City (~27.7 mi), Brunswick (~29.3 mi), Lake Waccamaw (~29.4 mi), Hallsboro (~29.9 mi), Bolton (~30.0 mi), Whiteville (~32.2 mi), Delco (~33.6 mi), Sandyfield (~34.8 mi), Chadbourn (~35.0 mi), Riegelwood (~35.0 mi), Kure Beach (~35.2 mi), East Arcadia (~35.4 mi), Carolina Beach (~36.3 mi), Sea Breeze (~37.3 mi), Cerro Gordo (~38.3 mi), Silver Lake (~38.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sunset Beach data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,326
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$354,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$84,934
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$541
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.98%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$444,225
Census place type
town
County
Brunswick County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.76 sq mi
Census GEOID
3765900
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 Sunset Beach
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
Sunset Beach FAQ
What are houses worth in Sunset Beach, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sunset Beach at $354,300. Brunswick County's current median listing price runs $444,225, down about 2.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sunset Beach, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Sunset Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $354,300. Active listing prices in Brunswick County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sunset Beach, NC?
Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sunset Beach's population at approximately 4,326.
What's the median rent in Sunset Beach, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sunset Beach at approximately $541 per month.
What is the median household income in Sunset Beach, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sunset Beach at approximately $84,934.
Is the Sunset Beach housing market growing?
Brunswick County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.
Is Sunset Beach, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sunset Beach's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 8% 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 Sunset Beach, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Brunswick County Schools for many Sunset Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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