Hubert

Points of Interest

Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary

Red Barn Fish Market

Inlets and waterways

Big Plus

Hubert is a boater’s playground with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. They also claim the largest public boat ramp in North Carolina from which to “shove off.” The calm inlets and ponds provide ample opportunity for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. If the beach is more your speed, Emerald Isle, Hammocks Beach State Park, and Camp Lejeune’s Onslow Beach are all close at hand.

The peace and quiet of Hubert is a draw for those looking to be “away from base,” but not with the sacrifice of a hard commute. There are three access points for Camp Lejeune from Hubert, so traffic is evenly dispersed and getting to work isn’t difficult.

Swansboro schools are highly rated and military families highly recommend them.

You know when people live somewhere specifically for that one neighborhood? Well, that’s the case for Peyton’s Ridge. Folks are willing to sacrifice the lack of shopping and restaurants in town for this classic, military-friendly community.

Neighbors wave, and cars let you merge into traffic. Be sure to make eye contact in the grocery store and be prepared for little old ladies to chat you up about your baby. Southern hospitality is alive and well in North Carolina. Embrace it!

Things to Consider

Hubert is a little “out in the sticks, ” and you’re at least a 20-minute drive to the naval hospital. For shopping, groceries, and restaurants you’ll be traveling to Swansboro or Jacksonville. There is nothing here but homes.

There’s a good bit of turnover in the neighborhoods due to the high proportion of military residents, but that’s nothing new for us!

The climate in southeastern North Carolina is borderline tropical. Mild winters, short springs, and long, hot summers are the norm. There is little reprieve from the sweltering humidity, and the mosquitos can carry off small animals (kidding). There’s a reason everyone moves slowly in the South, and it’s more a coping mechanism for the heat than a cultural attitude – or maybe it’s both.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in Hubert is $135,000 according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The ZHVI for Hubert, NC is for all homes, including smaller apartments and very large homes. There isn’t enough data available to narrow down the median rate for single-family homes.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single-family homes in Hubert is $906.

School Scoop

Public schools in Hubert are in Onslow County Schools with an overall rating of 5, according to Greatschools.org. Sand Ridge Elementary, is actually the only public school here, and is rated 6. Students matriculate into Swansboro Middle and High School.  

According to their website, OCS works closely with Lejeune/New River school liaisons to provide support to military students. Military children make up approximately 40 percent of Onslow County School’s population. Swansboro High School received 2016-17 Military Friendly School of the Year Award for their successful implementation of Military Child Education Coalition’s Student2Student program.

Intra/inter-district transfers are allowed for various reasons, but be mindful that they do not allow any transfers to schools that are at or over capacity.

All of the Onslow County elementary schools now have a specific instructional focus under the “Themed Elementary School” program. Examples of school themes include International Baccalaureate; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); and the Global Passport model.

Onslow County Partnership for Children operates a pre-kindergarten program through the North Carolina Pre-K program. Admission is typically income-based, but military children are exempt from income screening.

Highlighted Areas

Peyton’s Ridge

The Highlands of Queen Creek

Vista Cay

Bear Creek