What is the eviction risk score for Hatteras?

The landlord eviction risk score for Hatteras, NC is 3.7 out of 10, rated Low risk.

Does Hatteras have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Hatteras is 1.3 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Hatteras?

Typical eviction timeline is about 47 days from notice to writ of possession.

Hatteras, NC Eviction Risk Score Dare County · North Carolina · Pop. 152

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Low Risk

Hatteras, NC sits at 3.7/10 — Low risk. , 0.0% renters, ~47-day typical timeline.

3.7 / 10 Low

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Score vs. benchmarks

Hatteras

3.7

Dare County

4.0

North Carolina avg

5.1

National avg

4.4

14.2%Tenant-law probabilityi

$1,531–4,261Typical eviction costi

47 daysTypical timelinei

2.52%Filing ratei

$1,411HUD 2BR FMR '25i

0.0%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

4.8

Regional political climatei

4.8

State political climate

2.3

Economic stressi

1.4

Supply constrainti

8.7

Rent-control risk

1.3

Eviction process difficulty

2.6

Tenant organizing strengthi

8.7

Housing court bias

1.6

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)i

4.1

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About eviction risk in Hatteras, NC

Hatteras, NC has an eviction risk score of 3.7 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Dare County and the state of North Carolina. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 0.8%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Dare County voted Republican by 16.5 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.7/10, Hatteras is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
Frisco, NC	5.4 mi	664	3.1
Buxton, NC	8.8 mi	1,267	4.7
Avon, NC	12.8 mi	339	3.6
Ocracoke, NC	20.3 mi	723	4.2
Salvo, NC	25.9 mi	220	3.4
Waves, NC	27 mi	153	2.8
Engelhard, NC	27 mi	174	4.3
Rodanthe, NC	28.6 mi	781	3.9