Living in Manteo, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manteo · Census data 2020–2024
Manteo has 2,020 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $83,777 (16% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $444,400, the median rent is $1,204/month.
Manteo at a glance
- Population
- 2,020
- Median age
- 43.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $83,777State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $444,400State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,204/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Manteo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Manteo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manteo the median home value is $444,400, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,103 a month in housing costs.
Manteo median household income
The median household income in Manteo is $83,777 and the income per person is $49,210. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Manteo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,534
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 37.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.10
37.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manteo has many vacation and second homes.
Manteo demographics
- Population
- 2,020
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 960
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manteo ›
Education in Manteo
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Manteo have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manteo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Manteo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Manteo, NC?
The median household income in Manteo is $83,777, 16% 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 Manteo?
The median home value in Manteo is $444,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Manteo?
The median gross rent in Manteo is $1,204 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Manteo, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Manteo?
The median age in Manteo is 43.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Manteo?
The average commute to work in Manteo is 24 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manteo?
The unemployment rate in Manteo is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manteo?
44.6% of adults in Manteo 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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