Elizabeth City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
18,740 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pasquotank County
2
Elizabeth City Urban Area
2
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pasquotank County
3
Elizabeth City Urban Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 2 0 42
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 2 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 2 0 51
Dec 2 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Schools

Tutor All School
<1 miles, N
PW Moore Elementary
<1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Pasquotank Elementary
1 miles, S 1.4 star
Sheep-Harney Elementary
1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Mid-Atlantic Christian University
1 miles, E 1.4 star
Elizabeth City State University
2 miles, SE 1.9 star
College of the Albemarle
2 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
2 miles, NE 2.3 star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
26 miles, W 3.2 star
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
31 miles, N 3.2 star
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
34 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
42 miles, NE 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
79 miles, W 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
96 miles, SW 1 star