At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$83,840 per capita
Home Value
$705,700
Zillow: $1,006,197
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
3,812/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.7% smoking rate
How Duck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duck a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duck residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,840. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duck is $705,700 , 150% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,006,197. Median rent is $1,393/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Duck reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,812/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Duck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duck has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population662
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$83,840
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B
Home Value$705,700
Rent$1,393
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$1,006,197
Housing Units2,985
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property3,812/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Duck was founded in 2002.
The median home in Duck was built in 1988.
50.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.