Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Bald Head Island, NC
$1,367,200Median home value
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About Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island is a car-free barrier island village at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, reached only by ferry. About 190 year-round residents — plus many second-home owners — live among maritime forest, marshes, and 14 miles of beaches. Golf carts and bikes are the way around this preserved coastal enclave.
Home prices in Bald Head Island
The median home value in Bald Head Island is $1,367,200.
Top places in Bald Head Island
- Old Baldy Lighthouse — 1817 lighthouse and museum
- Bald Head Island beaches — 14 miles of shoreline
- Maritime forest trails — nature preserve
- Deep Point Marina (Southport) — passenger ferry terminal
Commuting from Bald Head Island
- Southport ferry ~20 minutes (passenger only; no cars on the island)
- Wilmington ~60-75 minutes via ferry + road
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) ~75 minutes
- No cars; golf carts and bicycles
Bald Head Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bald Head Island, NC?
The median home value in Bald Head Island is $1,367,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Bald Head Island, NC?
Southport ferry ~20 minutes (passenger only; no cars on the island)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.