How many renters in Emerald Isle, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.9% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Emerald Isle, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.9% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.7% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Emerald Isle
| Share of income spent on rent | Emerald Isle | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±13.5 points) | 14.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.2% (±5.4 points) | 9.0% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±14.7 points) | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.5% (±14.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±6.5 points) | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.7% (±17.7 points) | 51.5% | 39.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Emerald Isle against Carteret County, its state and the nation
| Emerald Isle | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.9% (±18.9 points) | 57.0% (±5.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.7% (±17.7 points) | 51.5% (±5.1 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±5.3 points) | 35.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,750 (±$17,543) | $38,857 (±$5,218) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,704 (±$268) | $1,108 (±$48) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Emerald Isle, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Carteret County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Carteret County, Emerald Isle ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 430 of 650.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Emerald Isle
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Isle | — | 41.9% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Bogue | 1.9 mi | 15.8% (±58.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Carteret | 2.6 mi | 83.0% (±25.3 points) | Higher |
| Cedar Point | 3.2 mi | 44.9% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peletier | 5.0 mi | 47.5% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swansboro | 6.2 mi | 32.2% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 8.0 mi | 72.6% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 11 mi | 68.3% (±18.4 points) | Higher |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 12 mi | 58.3% (±102.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cape Carteret, NC (83.0%), Newport, NC (68.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Carteret County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Atlantic Beach | 61.2% (±20.9 points) |
| 5 | Pine Knoll Shores | 58.3% (±102.1 points) |
| 6 | Morehead City | 58.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Beaufort | 57.8% (±16.8 points) |
| 8 | Peletier | 47.5% (±37.3 points) |
| 9 | Cedar Point | 44.9% (±27.3 points) |
| 10 | Emerald Isle | 41.9% (±18.9 points) |
| 11 | Bogue | 15.8% (±58.5 points) |
| 12 | Brandywine Bay | 9.8% (±56.0 points) |
| 13 | Harkers Island | 0.0% (±68.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Carteret County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emerald Isle
Are renters in Emerald Isle rent-burdened?
41.9% of renting households in Emerald Isle pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Emerald Isle spend on rent?
The median renting household in Emerald Isle, NC spends 28.0% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Isle town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Isle town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Isle town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Emerald Isle town, North Carolina (place:21160, in state:37).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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