Living in Duck, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duck · Census data 2020–2024
Duck has 669 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $136,250 (88% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $767,500, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Duck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duck at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 61.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $136,250State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $767,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Duck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Duck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duck the median home value is $767,500, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,696 a month in housing costs.
Duck median household income
The median household income in Duck is $136,250 and the income per person is $90,064. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Duck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,813
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 87.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.90
87.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Duck has many vacation and second homes.
Duck demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.4%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duck ›
Education in Duck
68% of adults 25 and older in Duck have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 32.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duck
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 50.5%
- Drive alone
- 42%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Duck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Coinjock | 543 | $68,861 | $225,700 | $1,600 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
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What is the median household income in Duck, NC?
The median household income in Duck is $136,250, 88% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Duck?
The median home value in Duck is $767,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Duck?
The median gross rent in Duck is $1,500 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Duck, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Duck?
The median age in Duck is 61.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Duck?
The average commute to work in Duck is 31 minutes; 50.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duck?
The unemployment rate in Duck is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duck?
68% of adults in Duck have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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