Living in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kitty Hawk · Census data 2020–2024
Kitty Hawk has 3,724 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $94,450 (30% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $535,000, the median rent is $1,309/month.
Kitty Hawk at a glance
- Population
- 3,724
- Median age
- 49.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $94,450State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $535,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,309/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Kitty Hawk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kitty Hawk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kitty Hawk the median home value is $535,000, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,269 a month in housing costs.
Kitty Hawk median household income
The median household income in Kitty Hawk is $94,450 and the income per person is $59,825. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Kitty Hawk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,217
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 49.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.30
49.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kitty Hawk has many vacation and second homes.
Kitty Hawk demographics
- Population
- 3,724
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 1,619
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kitty Hawk ›
Education in Kitty Hawk
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Kitty Hawk have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kitty Hawk
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Kitty Hawk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| 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 |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Kitty Hawk, NC?
The median household income in Kitty Hawk is $94,450, 30% 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 Kitty Hawk?
The median home value in Kitty Hawk is $535,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Kitty Hawk?
The median gross rent in Kitty Hawk is $1,309 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Kitty Hawk, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Kitty Hawk?
The median age in Kitty Hawk is 49.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kitty Hawk?
The average commute to work in Kitty Hawk is 24 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kitty Hawk?
The unemployment rate in Kitty Hawk is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kitty Hawk?
43.4% of adults in Kitty Hawk 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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