Explore Carolina Beach & Kure Beach Coastal Living

A relaxed version of coastal living. It’s beach life without pretense.

Welcome to Carolina Beach / Kure Beach

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach offer a more relaxed version of coastal living — nostalgic boardwalk charm paired with laid-back waterfront luxury. It’s beach life without pretense.
 
Coastal house with illuminated windows beside a sandy beach at dusk.
 
Wooden pier silhouetted over wet sand and calm ocean at sunset.
 
Coastal boardwalk plaza with a wooden pavilion, palm trees, shops, and a beachfront condominium.
 
Residents spend weekends boating, biking, fishing, and hopping between beach bars and waterfront restaurants. Carolina Beach has a more energetic vibe with its boardwalk, live music, and seasonal events, while Kure Beach feels quieter and more residential.
 

Local favorites include:

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
  • Carolina Beach State Park
  • Kure Beach Pier
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Living here feels casual, connected, and deeply tied to the outdoors. Neighbors cruise around in golf carts, sunsets become a nightly routine, and the ocean rarely feels more than a few steps away. For buyers looking for a true beach-town atmosphere with a little more breathing room, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach continue to stand out along the North Carolina coast.

Property Listings

Dow Road in Carolina Beach, with a wooded tree line and overhead utility wires.
For Sale
MLS® 100441071

$26,250,000

700 Dow Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Carolina Beach Motel, with blue two-story buildings and a parking lot lined by palm trees.
For Sale
MLS® 100559721

$4,750,000

213 Raleigh Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
6,224 Sq.Ft.
438 Oceana Way
Active Under Contract
MLS® 100604114

$3,950,000

438 Oceana Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
5 Beds 5 Baths 5,325 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a yellow-outlined coastal property with a long building, small house, and open lot.
For Sale
MLS® 100596353

$3,950,000

213 Cape Fear Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
7,996 Sq.Ft.
1510 Carolina Beach Avenue N
For Sale
MLS® 100614680

$3,300,000

1510 Carolina Beach Avenue N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,638 Sq.Ft.
Tree-shaded clearing beside a road, with small buildings and a parked SUV.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 100224130

$3,250,000

1326 Saint Joseph Street, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Overview for Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, NC

7,136 people live in Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, where the median age is 53.2 and the average individual income is $65,291. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,136

Total Population

53.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,291

Average individual Income

Around Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, NC

There's plenty to do around Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

35
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
61
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Good Hops Brewing, Beach Break Donuts & Ice Cream, and Carolina Cannabis Creations.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Good Hops Brewing Logo
Dining · $ 0.23 miles 120 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Beach Break Donuts & Ice Cream Logo
Dining 0.55 miles 11 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Carolina Cannabis Creations Logo
Shopping 0.55 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Trinity Disc Golf Course Logo
Active 0.2 miles 2 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Mike Chappell Park Logo
Active 0.52 miles 3 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Carolina Beach Dog Park Logo
Active 0.53 miles 1 review 4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, NC

Population Households Employment

Carolina Beach / Kure Beach has 3,246 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carolina Beach / Kure Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,136 people call Carolina Beach / Kure Beach home. The population density is 1,382 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,136

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

53.2 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,246

Total Households

2.2

Average Household Size

$65,291

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Carolina Beach / Kure Beach, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Carolina Beach / Kure Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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