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Waves, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dare County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
147
Population
216/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
2,986 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
133
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Zillow (ZHVI)
$635,717
Median Sale Price
$673,750
Median List Price
$569,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,717 |
| Median Sale Price | $673,750 |
| Median List Price | $569,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $310 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $310 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 133 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |