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Dare County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade C+
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Dare County is located in North Carolina with a population of 36,718. Dare County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Dare County, most residents own their homes. In Dare County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Dare County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Dare County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$321,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,171
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Dare County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    304.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    18.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    19.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,537.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,488.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    116.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Dare County

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,500
National
$69,021

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