What are the schools like in Bald Head Island, NC?

School district data for Bald Head Island is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bald Head Island?

The median household income in Bald Head Island, NC is $158,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bald Head Island, NC?

Bald Head Island has an average high temperature of 60.0°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Bald Head Island, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bald Head Island, NC?

Bald Head Island has a violent crime rate of 186.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1110.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bald Head Island, NC a Good Place to Live?

Bald Head Island is a small town of 138 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $158,750 .

Strengths: Bald Head Island stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bald Head Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bald Head Island city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bald Head Island metro area.

Metric	Bald Head Island, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,181,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$158,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bald Head Island's violent crime rate is 186.2 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.2 /100k

Property Crime

1110.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bald Head Island, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	94.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bald Head Island sees average highs of 60.0°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bald Head Island, NC
Average High — January	60.0°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bald Head Island, NC	National Avg
Population	138	—
Median Age	72.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	81.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Caswell Beach, NC 5 mi Southport, NC 5 mi Oak Island, NC 9 mi St. James, NC 10 mi Kure Beach, NC 10 mi

Bald Head Island vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bald Head Island, NC affordable or expensive?

Bald Head Island has a median home value of $1,181,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $158,750.

What is the crime rate in Bald Head Island, NC?

Bald Head Island's violent crime rate is 186.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1110.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bald Head Island?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bald Head Island, NC a good place to live?

Bald Head Island, NC has a population of 138, a median household income of $158,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bald Head Island?

Bald Head Island averages 60.0°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bald Head Island?

The population of Bald Head Island, North Carolina is 138 with a median age of 72.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bald Head Island?

Key numbers for living in Bald Head Island: median home $1,181,800, median household income $158,750, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bald Head Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.