Dare County

NC · Pop. 162,842 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dare County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 162,842.

$/Acre: $13,191

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 262.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.69%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$39,746

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,191

Median Home Price$744K

Acres for Sale2357

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,420 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K541

Property Crime /100K475

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak