Southern Shores, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
3/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- 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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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- 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
3,119
332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.4 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
56.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$116,859
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$621,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$911
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,117
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1%
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 | 41 |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 44 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 51 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 67 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 72 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec | 3 | 0 | 45 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Hurricane Winds Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.
Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 54%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 1, NCSchools
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
1 miles, SW
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4.1
Heron Pond Montessori School
4 miles, S
First Flight High School
8 miles, S
•
2.8
First Flight Elementary School
8 miles, S
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3.7
Colleges
Elizabeth City State University
29 miles, NW
•
1.9
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
30 miles, NW
•
1.4
College of the Albemarle
31 miles, NW
•
1.4
Hospitals
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
14 miles, S
•
4.1
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
31 miles, NW
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2.3
Vidant Chowan Hospital
49 miles, W
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3.2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
50 miles, N
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5
Airports
Norfolk International Airport
60 miles, N
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2.3
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
82 miles, N
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1
Pitt-Greenville Airport
98 miles, W
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1
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
103 miles, W
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1