Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Kure Beach, NC
$735,100Median home value
New Hanover CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Kure Beach
Kure Beach is Pleasure Island's quieter half — a small town of beach cottages, the NC Aquarium, and the historic Fort Fisher, with some of the calmest water on the Carolina coast. It's a peaceful beach community 25 minutes from Wilmington's jobs and dining.
Home prices in Kure Beach
The median home value in Kure Beach is $735,100.
Top places in Kure Beach
- NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher — sharks, stingrays, and the albino alligator.
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site — the Civil War fort and museum.
- Kure Beach Pier — one of the coast's oldest fishing piers.
- Carolina Beach — the boardwalk town, 10 minutes north.
- Downtown Wilmington — 25 minutes north.
- Southport — the ferry across the Cape Fear River.
Commuting from Kure Beach
- Downtown Wilmington is about 25 minutes north.
- Wilmington International Airport is roughly 35 minutes north.
- The Southport–Fort Fisher ferry runs from the town's south end.
Kure Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kure Beach, NC?
The median home value in Kure Beach is $735,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kure Beach, NC?
Downtown Wilmington is about 25 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.