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Coastal Shores, NC—28512

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$608,000
1.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$80,400
28.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
65
21.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
Median Rent
$1,850
19.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,650
3.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,650
8.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,500
24.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Coastal Shores, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Coastal Shores, NC is $608,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Coastal Shores, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$608,0001.5%
Single Family $851,0002.9%
Condos $510,0002.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $194,000
    0.0%
    2 Bed
    		$481,0001.5%
    3 Bed
    		$674,0001.2%
    4 Bed
    		$1,012,0002.0%
    5 Bed $1,605,8135.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.6%
    1 Bedroom
    5.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.8%

    Rental Trends — Coastal Shores, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Coastal Shores, NC is $2,120, with a year-over-year rent change of -19.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Coastal Shores, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,740, 2-bedrooms: $1,780, 3-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Coastal Shores, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 55.1% and 27.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,850$2,120
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,650$1,740
    2 Bed Rent $1,650$1,780
    3 Bed Rent $2,500$2,600
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    9.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    55.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    27.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.9%

    Property Listings — Coastal Shores, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Coastal Shores, NC is 65. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$559,000-7.0%
    Listing Count
    		20615.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.2%15.0%
    Days on Market
    		65-21.0%
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    Demographics — Coastal Shores, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coastal Shores, NC has a population of 3,450, which has increased by 6.7% over the past 5 years. Coastal Shores, NC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 9.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 56.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,4506.7%
    % Under 18
    		9.6%-10.3%
    % Seniors
    		42.7%21.3%
    % WFH
    		21.2%190.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		56.2%17.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Coastal Shores, NC is a predominantly white area, with 93.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Coastal Shores, NC is hispanic, making up 1.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Coastal Shores, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 42.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		93.5%-2.3%
    % Black
    		0.6%-53.8%
    % Hispanic
    		1.2%-40.0%
    % Asian
    		0.2%∞%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.1%-42.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Coastal Shores, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 227 mortgage originations in Coastal Shores, NC, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 7.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Coastal Shores, NC. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		227
    % Conventional Loans
    		98.0%
    % Government Loans
    		2.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		52.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Coastal Shores, NC

    Coastal Shores, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		N/A
    Total Units Section 8
    		N/A
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$710$1,650$940
    2 Bedroom-$420$1,650$1,230
    3 Bedroom-$900$2,500$1,600
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,020

    Affordability — Coastal Shores, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.2
    Median Home Price$608,000
    Median Household Income$80,400

    Coastal Shores, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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