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Kitty Hawk, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Currituck County County
Kitty Hawk, NC
At a Glance
How Kitty Hawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kitty Hawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kitty Hawk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kitty Hawk residents earn a median household income of $88,811 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,064. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kitty Hawk is $494,200 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $628,054. Median rent is $1,366/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Kitty Hawk reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,564/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.1% of adults in Kitty Hawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kitty Hawk has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.