At a Glance
Violent Crime
364/100K
2,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
63.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waves a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Waves 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
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 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$59,160
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$635,717
Housing Units133
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property2,986/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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%
Broadband61.0%
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.
51.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 351 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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