North Carolina
Nags Head is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,164. Residents earn $87,619 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nags Head receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nags Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nags Head is $87,619, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Nags Head is $451,100, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Nags Head is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,889 per 100,000, 200% above the national average.
Nags Head is a highly educated community — 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Nags Head enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,619 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,595 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,788 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,329 |
| County GDP | $3,087M |
| Restaurants | 351 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 436 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,288 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $451,100 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $704,645 |
| Median List Price | $852,000 |
| Median List Price | $852,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $385 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 75 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,005 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,288 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,307/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 175.3/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 140.2/100K |
| Total Property | 5,888.5/100K |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,418.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,435.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.1/100K |
| Arson | 35.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9475°N, 75.6257°W |
| County FIPS | 37055 |
Winner: Republican by 18.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.7% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 351 |
| Retail Stores | 436 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |