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Sunset Beach

City in North Carolina, United States

Overview

Sunset Beach, North Carolina is a quiet coastal town renowned for its wide sandy beaches, natural beauty, and relaxed small-town charm. It's the ideal spot for families, retirees, and travelers seeking a serene seaside escape away from the crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
971
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.88°, -78.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,487
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-9.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1339 mm
Internet Speed
333 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
CRE
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 56/100.

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