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Nags Head, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,164
Population
478/sq mi density
$87,619
Median Income
$56,595 per capita
$451,100
Home Value
$704,645 Zillow
$1,005
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
607
Violent Crime/100K
3,611 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,619 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$451,100 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$451,100
60% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,174
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$451,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$704,645
Median Sale Price
$741,500
Median List Price
$852,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.6%
Owner-Occupied
22.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,005/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
16.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$385
Active Inventory
75
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $451,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,645 |
| Median Sale Price | $741,500 |
| Median List Price | $852,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $385 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,005 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 90 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 75 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $385 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,174 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |