Hatteras, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
381 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,980 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$592,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$653 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$993 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
16.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dare County
2
Kill Devil Hills 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

Dare County
5
Kill Devil Hills Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 6 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 4 0 57
Dec 4 1 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Schools

Cape Hatteras Elementary School
8 miles, E 3.7 star
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
8 miles, E 3.7 star
Ocracoke School
18 miles, W 3.7 star
Mattamuskeet Elementary
34 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Pamlico Community College
66 miles, W 1 star
Carteret Community College
70 miles, W 1.4 star
Beaufort County Community College
75 miles, NW 1.4 star
Elizabeth City State University
79 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
50 miles, NE 4.1 star
Carteret General Hospital
69 miles, W 2.3 star
Carolina East Medical Center
78 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
100 miles, NW 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
112 miles, W 1 star
Norfolk International Airport
119 miles, N 2.3 star