At a Glance
Median Income
$87,619
$56,595 per capita
Home Value
$451,100
Zillow: $704,645
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
607/100K
3,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Nags Head Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nags Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nags Head a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nags Head residents earn a median household income of $87,619 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,595. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Nags Head is $451,100 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $704,645. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 28.1% 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
Nags Head reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,611/100K. The murder rate is 67.5/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Nags Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nags Head 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
Population3,164
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,619
Per Capita$56,595
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
B+
Home Value$451,100
Rent$1,005
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$704,645
Housing Units5,174
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent607/100K
Property3,611/100K
Murder67.5/100K
Assault439/100K
Burglary776/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Nags Head was built in 1986.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% 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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