Waves, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
147 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,073 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$412,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$966 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.9% 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 43
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 3 1 46

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 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

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
21 miles, N • 1 star
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
21 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
22 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Dare Learning Academy
25 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Elizabeth City State University
65 miles, N • 1.9 star
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
66 miles, N • 1.4 star
College of the Albemarle
67 miles, N • 1.4 star
Beaufort County Community College
84 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
67 miles, N • 2.3 star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
73 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
100 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
108 miles, NW • 1 star
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