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