Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
29%
Outer Banks, NC
Area Guide
North Carolina’s islands of history
Coastal
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Historic
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Scenic
I apologize, but the Outer Banks is a region of barrier islands rather than a specific city. To provide accurate rental information and community details, we need to focus on a specific town within the Outer Banks, such as:
- Kill Devil Hills - Nags Head - Kitty Hawk - Duck - Southern Shores - Corolla
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Explore the City
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is home to the mascot, Tropical Storms in the Outer Banks.
The rental homes in the Outer Banks are expansive, offering spacious living and often featuring direct beach access.
Locals love visiting the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and for those feeling adventurous, climbing to the top offers a breathtaking view.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,926
Average: $98,268
Education
18,357
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,838
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Outer Banks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Outer Banks, NC is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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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.