Kitty Hawk, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
3,721 Population
$88,811 Median Income
$494,200 Home Value
$1,366 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
235 Violent Crime / 100K
50.3 yrs Median Age
42.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.3
Economy
3.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.4
Education

People

Population3,721
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86.1%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$88,811
Per Capita Income$50,064
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty Rate1.4%
County GDP$1,150M

Housing

3.5/5
Home Value (Census)$494,200
Zillow Value$628,054
Median Rent$1,366
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Depression26.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime235/100K
Property Crime3,607/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul43° / 80°
Rain47 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Work From Home21.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Kitty Hawk Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$88,811
Home Value$494,200
Median Rent$1,366
Poverty Rate1.4%
Bachelor's Degree+42.1%
Unemployment5.3%
Violent Crime234.6 /100K
Avg Temperature61.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,721
Population Density458 per sq mi
Median Age50.3 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.1% Hispanic 1.2% Other 12.7%
White86.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.7%

Language

English Only92.4%
Spanish Speakers7.6%
English 92.4% Spanish 7.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.9%
Health Insurance96.5%

Income

18% above avg
Median Household Income$88,811
Per Capita Income$50,064
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$873
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,026

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Poverty Rate1.4%
Total Establishments (County)995
County GDP$1,150M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation84
Healthcare Facilities28
Retail Stores135
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments995

Industry Mix

Restaurants 84 Healthcare 28 Retail 135 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,026
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,994

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.2 min
Work From Home21.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

75% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$494,200
Zillow Home Value Index$628,054

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$838,950
Price Per Sq Ft$260
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio96.4%
Price Drops23.1%
Active Inventory39

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.4%

Rental Costs

17% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,366

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,994
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.61%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.5%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate6,918 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access86.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)28
Restaurants (County)84

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime234.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape146.6 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault88.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,607.0 /100K
Burglary821.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,785.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

43°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation46.6 in
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density458 per sq mi
Latitude36.0701°
Longitude-75.7172°
County FIPS37053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Republican +47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.1%
High School+97.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density458 per sq mi
Land Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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