Discover Life on Bald Head Island
Imagine owning a home where your morning begins with the sound of the ocean, golf carts replace cars, and every day feels like a getaway. Bald Head Island is one of North Carolina’s most distinctive coastal communities, offering an extraordinary blend of natural beauty, privacy, recreation, and relaxed island living.
Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the island feels wonderfully removed from the ordinary. Miles of pristine beaches, maritime forests, scenic trails, and breathtaking sunsets create an unmatched setting for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property.
Life here revolves around the outdoors. Spend the morning on the beach, enjoy world-class golf, explore the island by bike or golf cart, or simply relax and take in the coastal scenery. The island’s unique character, limited development, and exceptional natural surroundings make owning property here a truly special opportunity.
Whether you're searching for a peaceful coastal retreat, a memorable vacation home, or a place to enjoy the best of North Carolina island living, Bald Head Island offers a lifestyle you won't find anywhere else.
149 people live in Bald Head Island, where the median age is 69.1 and the average individual income is $166,407. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bald Head Island has 86 households, with an average household size of 1.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bald Head Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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There's plenty to do around Bald Head Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Maritime Market Ice Cream Shop, Noonie Doodle Sweets & Treats, and Maritime Market.
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| Dining · $$$ | 0.37 miles | 10 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.37 miles | 5 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.39 miles | 35 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.4 miles | 6 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.4 miles | 6 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.45 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.53 miles | 11 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 13 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$$ | 1.04 miles | 15 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.12 miles | 11 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.37 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.4 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.4 miles | 5 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 18 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1 miles | 2 reviews | 1.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.12 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.34 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.4 miles | 36 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
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