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Carteret County
  • County in North Carolina
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Carteret County

#21 in Best Counties to Live in North Carolina
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Carteret County is located in North Carolina with a population of 67,944. Carteret County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Carteret County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Carteret County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Carteret County are highly rated.
    Population
    67,944
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $237,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $938
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      178.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      833.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,012.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Carteret County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,805
    National
    $69,021
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