Dare County, NC Eviction Risk
12 cities · 19,399 residents · Avg 4.0/10 (Low) · Updated4.0Avg score
5.4Highest city
2.8Lowest city
28.2%Rent burden
$1,185Median rent
R+16.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Dare County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manns Harbor, NC | 926 | $1,294 | 19.1% | 5.4 |
| 2 | Manteo, NC | 2,020 | $1,204 | 31.6% | 5.2 |
| 3 | Buxton, NC | 1,267 | $909 | 38.4% | 4.7 |
| 4 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | 7,761 | $1,626 | 29.4% | 4.1 |
| 5 | Nags Head, NC | 3,160 | $1,005 | 36.9% | 3.9 |
| 6 | Wanchese, NC | 1,956 | $1,073 | 13.9% | 3.9 |
| 7 | Rodanthe, NC | 781 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 8 | Hatteras, NC | 152 | — | — | 3.7 |
| 9 | Avon, NC | 339 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 10 | Salvo, NC | 220 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 11 | Frisco, NC | 664 | — | — | 3.1 |
| 12 | Waves, NC | 153 | — | — | 2.8 |
About Dare County
Dare County spans 12 cities serving approximately 19,399 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.0/10. The county voted Republican by 16.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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