North Carolina
Rodanthe is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 306. Residents earn $34,066 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rodanthe receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Rodanthe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rodanthe is $34,066, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Rodanthe is $431,300, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Rodanthe is a highly educated community — 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Rodanthe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,066 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,488 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,788 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above 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 | 0.99% |
| Drive Alone | 45.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |
| Census Median | $431,300 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $607,101 |
| Median List Price | $615,000 |
| Median List Price | $615,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $377 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,288 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,307/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.6 inches |
| 62% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5925°N, 75.4664°W |
| County FIPS | 37055 |
Winner: Republican by 18.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.8% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 351 |
| Retail Stores | 436 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Drive Alone | 45.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |