At a Glance
Median Income
$78,594
$46,833 per capita
Home Value
$384,100
Zillow: $508,340
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
2,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Manteo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manteo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manteo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manteo residents earn a median household income of $78,594 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,833. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 351 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manteo is $384,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,340. Median rent is $1,261/month, with 35.5% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Manteo reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,340/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.9% of adults in Manteo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manteo 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 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,853
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,594
Per Capita$46,833
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
B+
Home Value$384,100
Rent$1,261
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$508,340
Housing Units1,476
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property2,340/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary275/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Manteo was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% 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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