Living in Wanchese, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wanchese · Census data 2020–2024
Wanchese has 1,956 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $88,750 (23% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $311,800, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Wanchese at a glance
- Population
- 1,956
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $311,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Wanchese a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wanchese
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wanchese the median home value is $311,800, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,755 a month in housing costs.
Wanchese median household income
The median household income in Wanchese is $88,750 and the income per person is $39,860. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Wanchese: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 777
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.69
Wanchese demographics
- Population
- 1,956
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 726
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wanchese ›
Education in Wanchese
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Wanchese have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wanchese
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Wanchese vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | $311,800 | $1,073 |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | $444,400 | $1,204 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | $490,800 | $1,005 |
| 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 Wanchese, NC?
The median household income in Wanchese is $88,750, 23% 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 Wanchese?
The median home value in Wanchese is $311,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Wanchese?
The median gross rent in Wanchese is $1,073 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Wanchese, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wanchese?
The median age in Wanchese is 36.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wanchese?
The average commute to work in Wanchese is 18 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wanchese?
The unemployment rate in Wanchese is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wanchese?
28.9% of adults in Wanchese 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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