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Ocracoke, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
82/sq mi density
$472,200
Home Value
$518,337 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
39.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
3,440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$472,200
68% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
638
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$472,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$518,337
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.2%
Owner-Occupied
32.8%
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:
$1,412/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $472,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,337 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,412 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 638 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 39.8% |