Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Carolina Beach, NC
$566,200Median home value
New Hanover CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is a classic Carolina beach town on Pleasure Island — boardwalk rides, the Freeman Park 4x4 beach, and a laid-back surf-town vibe 20 minutes from Wilmington. It's a beloved family beach with a real year-round community behind the summer crowds.
Home prices in Carolina Beach
The median home value in Carolina Beach is $566,200.
Top places in Carolina Beach
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk — rides, arcades, and Britt's Donut Shop.
- Freeman Park — the drive-on 4x4 beach at the island's north end.
- Carolina Beach State Park — trails and the Venus flytrap habitat.
- Kure Beach — the quieter neighbor and the aquarium, 10 minutes south.
- Downtown Wilmington — the Riverwalk and film studios, 20 minutes north.
- Fort Fisher — the Civil War fort and the ferry to Southport.
Commuting from Carolina Beach
- Downtown Wilmington is about 20 minutes north.
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is roughly 30 minutes north.
- Most residents drive; there's no transit to the island.
Carolina Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carolina Beach, NC?
The median home value in Carolina Beach is $566,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Carolina Beach, NC?
Downtown Wilmington is about 20 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.