At a Glance
Median Income
$48,980
$21,347 per capita
Violent Crime
364/100K
2,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Hatteras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hatteras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hatteras a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hatteras residents earn a median household income of $48,980 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,347. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 351 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hatteras reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,986/100K.
Education
49.6% of adults in Hatteras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hatteras has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,980
Per Capita$21,347
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$508,980
Housing Units523
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property2,986/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hatteras was built in 1993.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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