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Myrtle Grove.
Myrtle Grove is an unincorporated community in New Hanover County, NC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove is a community of 12,404 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $113,463, median rent runs about $1,463 per month, and median home values are around $439,100. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Myrtle Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Chile
Who lives in Myrtle Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Myrtle Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Chile (14.6%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
66.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Myrtle Grove
In Myrtle Grove, rent runs 19% above the NC average, and home values are 52% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,012
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Myrtle Grove
Unemployment in New Hanover County, which includes Myrtle Grove, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Myrtle Grove: New Hanover County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
New Hanover County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Myrtle Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.3 min avg
How Myrtle Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Myrtle Grove, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Small hub913k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, which covers Myrtle Grove, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,076.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by New Hanover County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
New Hanover County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In New Hanover County, which includes Myrtle Grove, the most common type is rip current, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Rip Current | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Rip Current | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2021 | 15 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $119,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $646,000 |
| 2018 | 24 | Rip Current | $1002.9M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Hanover County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Hanover County, which includes Myrtle Grove, is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
82
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
New Hanover County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Myrtle Grove has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 3.95" |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 3.55" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.70" |
| May | 81°F | 62°F | 4.50" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 5.35" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 8.79" |
| Aug | 89°F | 72°F | 8.49" |
| Sep | 85°F | 67°F | 9.19" |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 5.53" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Myrtle Grove
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Myrtle Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wilmington Treatment Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.9 mi away · Wilmington
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Wilmington
Strategic Behavioral Center-leland
Psychiatric · 13.6 mi away · Leland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Myrtle Grove (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
6.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,922 students · in-state tuition $7,266 · 73% graduate · median earnings $61,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,764 students · in-state tuition $2,772 · 44% graduate · median earnings $41,969 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Moores Creek National Battlefield, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Moores Creek National Battlefield (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
26 mi awayCape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
100 mi awayCities Near Myrtle Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Myrtle Grove?
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Myrtle Grove FAQ
Is Myrtle Grove, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Myrtle Grove's median rent is $1,463/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $113,463/year. Median home value is $439,100.
Is Myrtle Grove, North Carolina safe?⌄
Myrtle Grove is policed by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 187 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1077 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?⌄
New Hanover County, which includes Myrtle Grove, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Myrtle Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,463/month and median household income is $113,463/year. The median home value is $439,100. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Myrtle Grove is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from