How Does Emerald Isle Compare to Other NC Beach Towns?
There are a total of 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina, and this is the peer group that is most relevant when making comparisons of the Town of Emerald Isle to others.
While there are important differences among these communities, they all share common characteristics, including a desirable natural environment, similar demographics, relatively highly valued properties, and similar local government challenges. With this in mind, it is interesting to compare some of the basic indicators among the 21 oceanfront municipalities.
By most measures, Emerald Isle is among the largest of the 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina.
A Note About the Data
The data presented above is intended to give the reader a better general sense of how Emerald Isle compares to our most relevant peer group, but it is also important to note that this data does not account for differences in the individual communities' expectations, historical development patterns, historical challenges and opportunities, the range of services provided, nor the quality of services provided.
We hope this information is interesting and helpful to you. All of us at the Town of Emerald Isle try our best to provide the highest quality local government services at the lowest possible cost for our taxpayers. We also continually strive to improve the quality of life for our residents and also continually enhance Emerald Isle's desirability as a tourism destination and vacation home community!
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General Fund Tax Rate
All of us at the Town of Emerald Isle try our best to provide the highest quality local government services at the lowest possible cost to our taxpayers.
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Housing Density Per Acre
Emerald Isle prides itself on its "family beach", "small-town atmosphere", and the preservation of this atmosphere is the Town's highest priority.
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Permanent Population
According to the 2010 US Census, Emerald Isle has the 4th largest permanent population among the 21 oceanfront municipalities.
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Total General Fund Property Tax Revenues
The tables above represent total General Fund revenues from all sources, which includes various State-collected revenues, other fees and charges, and miscellaneous revenue sources.
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Total General Fund Revenues
Total General Fund revenues can also be an indicator of the size of the municipality, and potentially can be considered when judging the overall value of local government services.
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Total Housing Units
All of the 21 oceanfront municipalities have much larger seasonal populations due to the high number of second homes and vacation rental properties.
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Total Land Area
The majority of the land area in oceanfront municipalities is located on a barrier island, however, some of the towns have expanded onto the mainland over the years.
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Total Taxable Value
All of the oceanfront municipalities experienced significant property value increases in the mid-2000s, followed by significant value decreases in the past few years.