What are the schools like in Brandywine Bay, NC?

School district data for Brandywine Bay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brandywine Bay?

The median household income in Brandywine Bay, NC is $97,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Brandywine Bay, NC?

Brandywine Bay has an average high temperature of 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Brandywine Bay, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brandywine Bay, NC affordable or expensive?

Brandywine Bay's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brandywine Bay is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $312,800 and the median rent is $1,413 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brandywine Bay, NC?

Brandywine Bay has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 862.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brandywine Bay, NC a Good Place to Live?

Brandywine Bay is a small town of 1,339 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $97,917 and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Brandywine Bay stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brandywine Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 98.9

Brandywine Bay's overall cost of living index is 98.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brandywine Bay costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brandywine Bay, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$312,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,413	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brandywine Bay's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.6 /100k

Property Crime

862.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Brandywine Bay, 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	64.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brandywine Bay sees average highs of 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brandywine Bay, NC
Average High — January	54.3°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	59.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Brandywine Bay, NC	National Avg
Population	1,339	—
Median Age	58.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	45.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	7.4%	22.2%
65 and over	45.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pine Knoll Shores, NC 3 mi Newport, NC 3 mi Broad Creek, NC 5 mi Morehead City, NC 5 mi Indian Beach, NC 5 mi

Brandywine Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandywine Bay, NC affordable or expensive?

Brandywine Bay's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brandywine Bay roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $312,800 and median rent is $1,413/month.

What is the crime rate in Brandywine Bay, NC?

Brandywine Bay's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brandywine Bay?

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

Is Brandywine Bay, NC a good place to live?

Brandywine Bay, NC has a population of 1,339, a median household income of $97,917, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Brandywine Bay?

Brandywine Bay averages 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brandywine Bay?

The population of Brandywine Bay, North Carolina is 1,339 with a median age of 58.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brandywine Bay?

Key numbers for living in Brandywine Bay: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $312,800, median household income $97,917, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brandywine Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.