In Onslow, North Carolina, the median home price is $293,986, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $68,148; the population is 207,906; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 232.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Onslow at a glance
Population
207,906
Median Household Income
$68,148
Typical Home Value
$293,986
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
232.4
Avg Commute Time
22.4
About Onslow
Onslow has a population of 207,906. The median home value is $293,986, 14% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $68,148 (6% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune, and Stump Sound.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Onslow
7 towns, by population.
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Onslow at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Onslow?
- Onslow has a population of 207,906 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Onslow?
- The median home value in Onslow is $293,986. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Onslow?
- Median household income in Onslow is $68,148 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Onslow in?
- Onslow is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Onslow?
- Onslow contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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