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Wanchese, NC
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Wanchese, NC
At a Glance
How Wanchese Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanchese's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wanchese a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wanchese residents earn a median household income of $73,542 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,035. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Wanchese is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,253. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 25.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wanchese reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,986/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Wanchese hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanchese 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.