Hatteras, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
381 Population 241/sq mi density
$48,980 Median Income $21,347 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,980 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Homeownership Rate
55.4%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
523
Median year built: 1993

Home Value by Source

Zillow (ZHVI)
$511,179
Redfin Median Sale
$710,000
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median List Price
$437,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

55.4%
Owner-Occupied
44.6%
Renter-Occupied
55%
45%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Days on Market
207 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
9.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$433
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
41.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1993
Average age of housing stock: 33 years
Homeownership Rate
55.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$511,179
Redfin Median Sale$710,000
Median Sale Price$710,000
Median List Price$437,000
Price Per Sq Ft$433

Rent

FMR Studio$932
FMR 1-Bedroom$981
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,161
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,499
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,780

Market

Days on Market207
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops9.4%
Homes Sold3
Active Inventory32
Price Per Sq Ft$433

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied55.4%
Renter-Occupied44.6%
Homeownership Rate55.4%
Total Housing Units523
Median Year Built1993
Rent Burden41.3%