At a Glance
Home Value
$472,200
Zillow: $549,448
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
20.4% smoking rate
How Ocracoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocracoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocracoke a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocracoke is $472,200 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,448. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 39.8% 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 1985.
Education
46.3% of adults in Ocracoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocracoke has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population709
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,649
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value$472,200
Rent$1,412
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$549,448
Housing Units638
Rent Burden39.8%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.3 in/yr
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocracoke was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.