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Harkers Island, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,080 Population 482/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $31,809 per capita
$295,500 Home Value $395,141 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 3,440 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Harkers Island (6)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore
The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hu...
Weather: The weather along the Outer Banks varies throughout the year and even throughout the day. Please check the National Weather Service information at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for forecast information.
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and su...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddl...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures generally range from 50 F to 70+ F. Rain & wind are common Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F with high humidity (80-90%). Average wind speed is 10-15 mph. ...
Fort Macon State Park
State Park
142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goose Creek State Park
State Park
1,694 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hammocks Beach State Park
State Park
776 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0