Living in Rodanthe, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rodanthe · Census data 2020–2024
Rodanthe has 781 residents with a median age of 45.9. .
Rodanthe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rodanthe at a glance
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39.1
- Homeowners
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rodanthe a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Housing in Rodanthe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 718
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Renter-occupied
- 56%
- Vacant
- 58.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.62
58.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rodanthe has many vacation and second homes.
Rodanthe demographics
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 2%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 298
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rodanthe ›
Education in Rodanthe
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Rodanthe have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rodanthe
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 27.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Rodanthe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodanthe | 781 | — | — | — |
| Avon | 339 | $35,365 | $400,500 | — |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Frisco | 664 | $43,846 | $439,600 | — |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
| Hatteras | 152 | $57,188 | — | — |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
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Is Rodanthe, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Rodanthe?
The median age in Rodanthe is 45.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rodanthe?
The average commute to work in Rodanthe is 26 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rodanthe?
The unemployment rate in Rodanthe is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rodanthe?
28.2% of adults in Rodanthe 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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