Wanchese, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
1,793 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$762 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 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 63
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 1 45

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 1, NC State House District 79, NC
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Schools

Wanchese Christian Academy
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Dare Learning Academy
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Manteo Elementary School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Manteo High School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
44 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
45 miles, N • 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
46 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
46 miles, N • 2.3 star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
56 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
79 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
99 miles, W • 1 star
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