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Dare County

About Dare County

Dare is a county in the Norfolk Metropolitan area. It has a population of 37,160 and a population density of 96, which is 2% above the national average. It has a median age of 48, which is 12 years above the Norfolk Metro median age and 9 years above the national average.

Dare County has a median home value of $585,902, which is 58% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,665 is 29% above the metro average rent and 20% below the national average rent The average household income in Dare County is $79,742 , which is 1% above the Metro average household income and 3% above the national average of household income.

$585,902Median Home Value

$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area

$1,665Median Rent

$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area

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Towns of Dare County

Manteo, NC

Southern Shores, NC

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Kitty Hawk, NC

Atlantic Township, NC

Buxton, NC

Hatteras Township, NC

Salvo, NC

Nags Head Township, NC

East Lake, NC

Croatan Township, NC

Avon, NC

Waves, NC

Nags Head, NC

Frisco, NC

Rodanthe, NC

Kinnakeet Township, NC

Duck, NC

Hatteras, NC

Wanchese, NC

Manns Harbor, NC

Nearby Counties

Hyde County, NC

Tyrrell County, NC

Currituck County, NC

Camden County, NC

Pasquotank County, NC

Carteret County, NC

Perquimans County, NC

Washington County, NC

Pamlico County, NC

Beaufort County, NC

Chowan County, NC

Bertie County, NC

Virginia Beach County, VA

Chesapeake County, VA

Martin County, NC

Gates County, NC

Craven County, NC

Hertford County, NC

Suffolk County, VA

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Demographics

Dare County's population is made up of 57% married, 24% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 47%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 20%. Homeowners make up 78% of the population in Dare County.

37,160Population

1,781,671 Norfolk Metro Area

96Population Density

48 Median Age

36 Norfolk Metro Area

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Employment

The Per Capita income in Dare County is $45,669. The Median Household Income is $79,742

$45,669Income Per Capita

$42,218 Norfolk Metro Area

$79,742Median Household Income

$79,325 Norfolk Metro Area

6% Poverty Rate

12% Norfolk Metro Area

5% Unemployment Rate

4% Norfolk Metro Area

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Amenities

Amenities in Dare County

Groceries

Cafe’s

Restaurants

Day Care

Park

Dog Park

Pharmacy

Bars

Airport

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Real Estate

$585,902Median Home Value

$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area

$1,665Median Rent

$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area

2Average Household Size

2 Norfolk Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters

22%

Home Owners

78%

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Cost of Living

315

Cost of Living

120

Metro Area

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

717

Housing

195

San Fransisco Metro Area

130

Goods and Services

111

San Fransisco Metro Area

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Crime Data

Manteo crime index is 127 which is higher than the national average.

127

Crime Index

100

National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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