Waves, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

147 Population 216/sq mi density

65°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waves, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

63.9% high school+

Obesity Rate

29.8%

7% below

12.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

65°F

How Waves Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waves's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waves a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Waves hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 63.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waves has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population147

Median Age63.4 yrs

Density216/mi²

Male / Female36% / 64%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$59,160

Unemployment

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,087M

Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$635,717

Housing Units133

Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity29.8%

Diabetes8.1%

Smoking12.7%

Heart Disease5.0%

Premature Death8,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Rain54.8 in/yr

Elevation7 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+63.9%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed127 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Waves was built in 1986.

The nearest airport is Dare County Regional (28 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

64.6% 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.