Chowan Beach, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
407 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
25.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$661 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chowan County
2
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chowan County
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 1 44

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 1, NC
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Schools

Chowan Middle
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Colerain Elementary
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
DF Walker Elementary
5 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Roanoke-Chowan Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Chowan University
26 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Elizabeth City State University
28 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Vidant Chowan Hospital
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Vidant Bertie Hospital
20 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
55 miles, SW • 1 star
Norfolk International Airport
55 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
81 miles, SW • 1 star
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