Bald Head Island 57 Below average
Bald Head Island Livability #589 ranked city in North Carolina#21,209 ranked city in the USARanks better than 27% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bald Head Island

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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      Bald Head Island transportation information

      Statistic Bald Head Island North Carolina National
      Average one way commute26min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work32.2%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home32.2%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Bald Head Island, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).