Hatteras, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

381 Population 241/sq mi density

$48,980 Median Income $21,347 per capita

65°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

364 Violent Crime/100K 2,986 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$48,980 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

364 violent crimes/100K

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)

$508,980

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 Days on Market

207 days

Sale-to-List Ratio

0.9%

Buyers market

Homes Sold

Price Drops

9.4%

of listings with price reduction

Price Per Sq Ft

$433

Active Inventory

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)	$508,980
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 Market	207
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.9%
Price Drops	9.4%
Homes Sold	3
Active Inventory	32
Price Per Sq Ft	$433

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	55.4%
Renter-Occupied	44.6%
Homeownership Rate	55.4%
Total Housing Units	523
Median Year Built	1993
Rent Burden	41.3%