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Wanchese, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,793
Population
384/sq mi density
$73,542
Median Income
$37,035 per capita
$257,100
Home Value
$358,253 Zillow
$1,031
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
2,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,542 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$257,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Wanchese (11)
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore
The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hu...
Weather: The weather along the Outer Banks varies throughout the year and even throughout the day. Please check the National Weather Service information at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for forecast information.
Dismal Swamp State Park
State Park
14,348 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
False Cape State Park
State Park
259 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant winds of change, Fort Raleigh has become a focal point of American history. From the first Algonquian-speaking people to the first English colonies, from formerly enslaved people starting anew ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for up-to-date weather forecast information.
Jockeys Ridge State Park
State Park
69 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Phelps State Lake
State Park
15,917 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pettigrew State Park
State Park
1,736 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pocahontas Waterfowl
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pocahontas Waterfowl Area State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Run Hill State Natural Area
State Park
117 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on team...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Flying, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds are always a possibility any t...