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Wanchese, NC

Wanchese, NC.

Population: 1,969 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$369,721
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+90.1%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$387,740
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.4%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (6 mi)
Nearest airport
Dare County Regional Airport (MEO) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+109 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$1,371
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,832
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Real Estate, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
371

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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