Nags Head, NC
1 neighborhoods · 3,158 residents · North Carolina
A
84/100
84
Safety Score
90
Affordability
$88K
Median Income
$427K
Median Home Value
Is Nags Head, NC a Good Place to Live?
Nags Head receives an overall livability grade of A (84/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores A (84/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (90/100) with a median household income of $87,560 and median home values around $427,300.
About 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.8%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 59.
$920
Median Rent/mo
52.6%
College Educated
1.8%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
59
Median Age
3,158
Population
1
Zip Codes
Dare
County
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Neighborhoods in Nags Head
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27959Dare Co. | 84 A | 84 | 90 | $88K | $427K | 3,158 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.