Sunset Beach Island

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Our guide offers a snapshot of real estate trends, education options, and lifestyle highlights in Sunset Beach Island.

Property Listings

$4,249,000

6 bd 8 ba 4,142 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

1834 E Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100474321

$4,249,000

6 bd 8 ba 4,142 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

1834 E Main St., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 2425399

$2,900,000

6 bd 6 ba 3,780 Sq.Ft. For Sale

501 W Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100477906

$2,200,000

4 bd 3 ba 2,976 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

102 N Shore Drive W, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100423186

$1,925,000

4 bd 4 ba 2,480 Sq.Ft. Sold

801 W Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100329864

$1,800,000

5 bd 6 ba 3,040 Sq.Ft. Sold

1801 Canal Drive, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100376851

$1,800,000

5 bd 6 ba 3,040 Sq.Ft. Sold

1801 Canal Dr., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 2306137

$1,899,900

4 bd 3 ba 1,958 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1220 E Main Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100490209

$1,850,000

5 bd 5 ba 3,208 Sq.Ft. Sold

106 N Shore Drive W, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100435109

$1,750,000

4 bd 4 ba 2,178 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1212 Main Street E, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100503699

$1,635,000

5 bd 5 ba 2,848 Sq.Ft. Sold

403 6th Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100372998

$1,600,000

3 bd 3 ba 2,810 Sq.Ft. Sold

704 Riverside Drive, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

MLS®: 100404107

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Overview for Sunset Beach Island, NC

4,729 people live in Sunset Beach Island, where the median age is 62.8 and the average individual income is $45,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,729

Total Population

62.8 years

Median Age

Low

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

$45,460

Average individual Income

Around Sunset Beach Island, NC

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

25

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including SweetcakesTbc, Sunset Slush of Sunset Beach, and Island Seafood Company.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the SweetcakesTbc page on Yelp Search 7026 Beach Dr on Google Maps	Dining	2.67 miles	31 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sunset Slush of Sunset Beach page on Yelp Search 426 Sunset Blvd S on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.49 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Island Seafood Company page on Yelp Search 6778 Beach Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.46 miles	44 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Calabash Garden Tea Room page on Yelp Search 10152 Beach Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.14 miles	32 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Blondiez Donuts page on Yelp Search 1159 River Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.75 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Island Hoppers Bicycle Products page on Yelp Search 570 Meadow Summit Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.2 miles	14 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Hi-Lites Salon page on Yelp Search 925 Seaside Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.11 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Oceans Massage & Skin Care page on Yelp Search 7199 Beach Dr SW on Google Maps	Beauty	2.31 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jamie Hendricks, LMT page on Yelp Search 6810 Beach Dr Sw on Google Maps	Beauty	3.39 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SeaSide MedSpa page on Yelp Search 1557 Seaside Rd SW on Google Maps	Beauty	1.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Styles by the Sea page on Yelp Search 1293 Thomasboro Rd SW on Google Maps	Beauty	2.06 miles	10 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Buzzed And Clipped Barbershop page on Yelp Search 6600 Beach Dr SW on Google Maps	Beauty	3.83 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Sunset Beach Island, NC

Population Households Employment

Sunset Beach Island has 2,407 households, with an average household size of 1.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sunset Beach Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,729 people call Sunset Beach Island home. The population density is 247.46 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,729

Total Population

Low

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

62.8

Median Age

46.86 / 53.14%

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

2,407

Total Households

1.96

Average Household Size

$45,460

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

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