Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,193
Population
19,892
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Savor small-town living in the historic Harbor of Hospitality
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Charming
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Situated on the Pasquotank River and Intracoastal Waterway in northeastern North Carolina, Elizabeth City offers a historic, small-town environment that continues to progress and grow. Known as “the Harbor of Hospitality,” Elizabeth City is home to friendly coffeehouses, bookstores, and specialty shops housed in historic buildings as well as one of the largest Coast Guard Air Bases in the United States. History lives and inspires at Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle and its exceptional rotating exhibits.
Once a major seaport, Elizabeth City now provides free boat dockage for 48 hours to travelers from all over the world. Rich in the water and agricultural traditions, Elizabeth City hosts the popular North Carolina Potato Festival, drawing thousands every year. Outdoor recreation abounds in the unique ecosystems, beaches, rivers, and sounds that surround Elizabeth City. Urban amenities aren’t too far from Elizabeth City, with Norfolk less than an hour’s drive away.
Explore the City
Many of the historic homes of Sawyertown are showcased in style outside Downtown Elizabeth City.
Travel northbound and southbound is easy for Sawyertown residents via U.S. Highway 17.
Sawyertown locals are surrounded by the history and charm of Elizabeth City.
Mariner's Wharf park holds live music concerts throughout the summer each Tuesday night.
Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies offers courses for aspiring pilots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,041
Average: $66,957
Education
4,492
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,378
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elizabeth City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elizabeth City, NC is $950 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, $1,461 for two bedrooms, and $1,396 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elizabeth City has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,193/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$2,100/month
486 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elizabeth City, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
216 Students
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
463 Students
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Public
Grades 9-12
107 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
628 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
701 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.