Nags Head, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
3,164
332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
51.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$87,619
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$451,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$609
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,005
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.2%
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 | 1 | 42 |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 44 |
| 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 | 62 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Dec | 3 | 1 | 45 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Hurricane Winds Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 54%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 79, NCSchools
Nags Head Elementary School
2 miles, N
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3.7
Manteo High School
4 miles, W
•
3.7
Manteo Middle School
4 miles, W
•
2.3
Manteo Elementary School
4 miles, W
•
1.9
Colleges
Elizabeth City State University
40 miles, NW
•
1.9
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
41 miles, NW
•
1.4
College of the Albemarle
42 miles, NW
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1.4
Hospitals
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
<1 miles, SE
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4.1
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
42 miles, NW
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2.3
Vidant Chowan Hospital
56 miles, NW
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3.2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
63 miles, N
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5
Airports
Norfolk International Airport
73 miles, N
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2.3
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
95 miles, N
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1
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
100 miles, W
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1
Pitt-Greenville Airport
101 miles, W
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1