Cost of Living in Shallotte, NC
Population 4,465 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Shallotte a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $301,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Shallotte is about 35 miles southwest of Wilmington, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Wilmington's $350,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Shallotte
The median home value in Shallotte is $301,300 — 1% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,127/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,642/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 72.7°F and lows of 55.3°F. Overall, Shallotte has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Shallotte has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 58 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 83 | 76 | 66 | 59 |
| Low °F | 37 | 40 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 56 | 46 | 40 |
| Precip" | 3.01 | 3.18 | 3.59 | 2.77 | 2.96 | 4.07 | 5.40 | 6.25 | 6.65 | 4.20 | 3.29 | 3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Shallotte, NC?
Shallotte has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Shallotte, NC?
The median gross rent in Shallotte is $1,127 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Shallotte?
The median home value in Shallotte is $301,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Shallotte?
The median household income in Shallotte is $75,642 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Shallotte, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shallotte is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Shallotte, NC affordable?
Shallotte is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Shallotte?
Shallotte has average high temperatures of 72.7°F and average lows of 55.3°F. Annual precipitation is 48.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Shallotte at a Glance
- Population
- 4,465
- Median Income
- $75,642
- Home Value
- $301,300
- Median Rent
- $1,127/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 72.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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