Living in Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 68,879. The main communities are Morehead City, Newport, Beaufort.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,927/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $444K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Carteret County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 49 and a predominantly working-class population (29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.