Kitty Hawk, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,721 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,811 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$494,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$783 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,296 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 42
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Schools

Kitty Hawk Elementary School
2 miles, N 4.1 star
First Flight High School
5 miles, S 2.8 star
First Flight Elementary School
5 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
31 miles, NW 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
32 miles, NW 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
33 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
10 miles, S 4.1 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
33 miles, NW 2.3 star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
50 miles, NW 3.2 star
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
53 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
63 miles, N 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
98 miles, W 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
102 miles, W 1 star