Cost of Living in Skippers Corner, NC
Population 3,834 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Skippers Corner sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 32% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 8 miles north of Wilmington, Skippers Corner falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Wilmington's $350,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Skippers Corner
The median home value in Skippers Corner is $249,200 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $759/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,469/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 74.4°F and lows of 54.4°F. Overall, Skippers Corner has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Skippers Corner 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 | 57 | 60 | 67 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 67 | 60 |
| Low °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 56 | 45 | 39 |
| Precip" | 3.81 | 3.47 | 3.97 | 3.07 | 4.54 | 5.67 | 6.86 | 8.16 | 8.69 | 4.66 | 3.56 | 3.69 |
| Snow" | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Skippers Corner, NC?
Skippers Corner has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is average rent in Skippers Corner, NC?
The median gross rent in Skippers Corner is $759 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Skippers Corner?
The median home value in Skippers Corner is $249,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Skippers Corner?
The median household income in Skippers Corner is $67,469 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Skippers Corner, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Skippers Corner is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Skippers Corner, NC affordable?
Yes, Skippers Corner is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Skippers Corner?
Skippers Corner has average high temperatures of 74.4°F and average lows of 54.4°F. Annual precipitation is 60.1". Average annual snowfall is 0.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Skippers Corner at a Glance
- Population
- 3,834
- Median Income
- $67,469
- Home Value
- $249,200
- Median Rent
- $759/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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