What are the schools like in Myrtle Grove, NC?

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

What is the median household income in Myrtle Grove?

The median household income in Myrtle Grove, NC is $108,363 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Myrtle Grove, NC?

Myrtle Grove has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Myrtle Grove, NC affordable or expensive?

Myrtle Grove's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Myrtle Grove is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $366,100 and the median rent is $1,465 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Myrtle Grove, NC?

Myrtle Grove has a violent crime rate of 317.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2483.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Myrtle Grove, NC a Good Place to Live?

Myrtle Grove is a small city of 12,093 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $108,363 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Myrtle Grove stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Myrtle Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Myrtle Grove 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: 97.1

Myrtle Grove's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Myrtle Grove costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Myrtle Grove, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$366,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,465	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,363	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Myrtle Grove's violent crime rate is 317.3 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.3 /100k

Property Crime

2483.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Myrtle Grove, 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	47.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Myrtle Grove sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 65.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Myrtle Grove, NC
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	65.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Myrtle Grove, NC	National Avg
Population	12,093	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Lake, NC 2 mi Sea Breeze, NC 4 mi Wilmington, NC 6 mi Carolina Beach, NC 6 mi Wrightsville Beach, NC 8 mi

Myrtle Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myrtle Grove, NC affordable or expensive?

Myrtle Grove's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Myrtle Grove roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $366,100 and median rent is $1,465/month.

What is the crime rate in Myrtle Grove, NC?

Myrtle Grove's violent crime rate is 317.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2483.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Myrtle Grove?

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

Is Myrtle Grove, NC a good place to live?

Myrtle Grove, NC has a population of 12,093, a median household income of $108,363, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Myrtle Grove?

Myrtle Grove averages 56.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.1 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Myrtle Grove?

The population of Myrtle Grove, North Carolina is 12,093 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Myrtle Grove?

Key numbers for living in Myrtle Grove: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $366,100, median household income $108,363, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Myrtle Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.