Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 37,534 ↑ 1.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $81,214 9% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $425,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 52.7% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 79 transactions |
| Active Listings | 142 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 210 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Jan 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $113,637 |
| Recent Sales | 15 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 183 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 5.55 acres |
| Active Listings | 25 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1.17 | $168,000 | $143,590 | 0 State Highway 12 Lot 2 | Hatteras |
| Dec 2025 | 32.40 | $41,000 | $1,265 | Fort Landing Rd | Columbia |
| Dec 2025 | 4.84 | $550,000 | $113,637 | 208 Williams Dr | Kill Devil Hills |
| Nov 2025 | 1.06 | $109,000 | $102,830 | 5317 Mashoes Rd | Manns Harbor |
| Oct 2025 | 3.74 | $119,000 | $31,818 | 41192 Windlass Ct Lot 819 | Avon |
| Sep 2025 | 9.50 | $250,000 | $26,319 | Highway 64 | Manns Harbor |
| Sep 2025 | 1.78 | $550,000 | $308,989 | 1053 Creek Rd Lot 14 | Kitty Hawk |
| Sep 2025 | 17.27 | $340,000 | $19,687 | 130 D Victor Meekins Rd | Manteo |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $325,000 | $162,500 | 0 Kohler Dr | Hatteras |
| Sep 2025 | 1.25 | $49,900 | $39,920 | 18530 Us Highway 64 | East Lake |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1.65 | $115,000 | $69,697 | 52229 Henry Dr | Frisco |
| Jul 2025 | 1.84 | $280,000 | $152,174 | 5031 Hornbeam Rd Lot 3 | Kitty Hawk |
| Jun 2025 | 1.43 | $290,000 | $202,797 | 58230 State Highway 12 Lot 0 | Hatteras |
| May 2025 | 2.21 | $285,000 | $128,669 | Lake Ridge Ct | Kill Devil Hills |
| May 2025 | 1.04 | $140,000 | $134,037 | 7108 Hassell Rd | Manns Harbor |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $199,000 |
| Recent Sales | 64 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 102 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.37 acres |
| Active Listings | 117 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.46 | $210,000 | 0 W Coastal Way Lot 1 | Nags Head |
| Mar 2026 | 0.14 | $199,000 | 0 W 5th St Lot 19 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Mar 2026 | 0.38 | $162,500 | 27199 Sunset Dr Lot 1 | Salvo |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $92,000 | 707 Harriot St Lot 7 | Manteo |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $450,000 | 24228 Dean Ave | Waves |
| Feb 2026 | 0.18 | $190,000 | 50054 Snug Harbor Dr Lot 259 | Frisco |
| Feb 2026 | 0.53 | $125,000 | 332 Airport Rd Lot 12 | Manteo |
| Feb 2026 | 0.13 | $86,000 | 404 Sandpiper Dr Lot 44 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Feb 2026 | 0.34 | $285,000 | 3816 Keepers Way Lot 51 | Kitty Hawk |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $249,900 | 0 W Coastal Way Lot 12 | Nags Head |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.77 | $440,000 | 104 Spyglass Rd Lot 39A | Kitty Hawk |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $130,000 | 101 Sunset Dr Lot 66 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Jan 2026 | 0.21 | $195,000 | 50045 Captains Ct Lot 217 | Frisco |
| Jan 2026 | 0.64 | $250,000 | 292 N Dogwood Trl Lot 11 | Kitty Hawk |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $101,750 | 421 E R Daniels Rd | Wanchese |
| Jan 2026 | 0.40 | $830,000 | 31 N Dune Loop Lot 48 | Kitty Hawk |
| Jan 2026 | 0.36 | $211,250 | 46067 Cape Ct Lot 9 | Buxton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.71 | $300,000 | 162 Beech Tree Trl Lot 6 | Kitty Hawk |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $150,000 | 46058 Cape Ct Lot 3 | Buxton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $250,000 | 46087 Cape Ct Lot 10 | Buxton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $327,500 | 408 First Flight Run Lot 19 | Kitty Hawk |
| Dec 2025 | 0.78 | $70,000 | 113 Bayview Dr | Stumpy Point |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $257,000 | 4316 Worthington Ln Lot 46 | Kitty Hawk |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $125,000 | 24231 Atlantic Dr Lot 7-8-9 | Rodanthe |
| Dec 2025 | 0.37 | $3,950,000 | 1903 N Virginia Dare Trl | Kill Devil Hills |
| Dec 2025 | 0.33 | $20,000 | 14799 Highway 64 | East Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 0.67 | $115,000 | 5301 Maple Ct Lot 24 | Kitty Hawk |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $400,000 | 4151 Lindbergh Ave Lot 12 | Kitty Hawk |
| Dec 2025 | 0.53 | $155,000 | 0 Askins Creek Dr Lot 50 | Avon |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $160,000 | 50122 Bayside Ct Lot 27 | Buxton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $195,000 | 58212 Woodall Way Lot 3 | Hatteras |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $175,000 | 50109 Blackbeards Ct Lot 162 | Frisco |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $113,000 | 46457 Diamond Shoals Dr Lot 34 | Buxton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.55 | $1,375,000 | 158 Fort Hugar Way | Manteo |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $2,350,000 | 157 Schooner Ridge Dr Lot 49 | Kitty Hawk |
| Nov 2025 | 0.50 | $950,000 | 57351 Lighthouse Rd Lot 8 | Hatteras |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $225,000 | 58188 Hatteras Harbor Ct | Hatteras |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $225,000 | 58188 Hatteras Harbor Ct Lot 5 | Hatteras |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $297,000 | 3942 Virginia Dare Trl N Lot A-2 | Kitty Hawk |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $120,000 | 0 Shady Pines Ln Lot 27 | Manteo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.37 | $105,000 | 942 Burnside Rd #Na | Manteo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $105,000 | 938 Burnside Rd #Na | Manteo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $190,000 | 0 Lighthouse Ct Lot 3 | Hatteras |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $129,000 | 46057 Diamond Shoals Dr Lot 4 | Buxton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $940,000 | 3009 Martins Point Rd | Kitty Hawk |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $125,000 | 52188 Old Landing Rd | Frisco |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $125,000 | 52188 Old Landing Rd Lot 0 | Frisco |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $120,000 | 0 Shady Pines Ln Lot 43 | Manteo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $75,000 | 41193 Windlass Ct #816 | Avon |
| Oct 2025 | 0.76 | $260,500 | 47040 Deer Run Cir Lot 7 | Buxton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.60 | $160,000 | 47232 Rocky Rollinson Rd Lot 2 | Buxton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.03 | $90,000 | 47226 Rocky Rollinson Rd Lot 1 | Buxton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $350,000 | 117 Peninsula Dr Lot 21 | Manteo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $320,000 | 200 Tower Lane | Kill Devil Hills |
| Oct 2025 | 0.41 | $320,000 | 200 Tower Ln Lot 28 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Oct 2025 | 0.44 | $950,000 | 6 Sand Piper Ln Lot 3 | Southern Shores |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $210,000 | 232 Broadbay Dr Lot 76 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Sep 2025 | 0.03 | $250,000 | 159 Yacht Club Ct #159 | Manteo |
| Sep 2025 | 0.67 | $67,000 | 41138 Portside Dr | Avon |
| Sep 2025 | 0.15 | $230,004 | 1705 Bay Dr Lot 32 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Sep 2025 | 0.13 | $220,003 | 1707 Bay Dr Lot 31 | Kill Devil Hills |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 | $122,500 | 0 State Highway 12 Lot Par 1 | Rodanthe |
| Sep 2025 | 0.67 | $67,000 | 41138 Portside Dr Lot 1702 | Avon |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $299,000 | 113 Osprey Ridge Rd Lot 14 | Kitty Hawk |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 37,534 |
| Population (2020) | 36,915 |
| Population Growth | 1.68% |
| Median Household Income | $81,214 |
| Median Home Value | $425,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 34,839 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18,356 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 52.7% |
| Median Age | 48.5 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8,376 (22.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
Market Overview
Dare County, North Carolina has a population of 37,534, which has grown 1.68% since 2020. The median household income is $81,214, above the national median of $74,580 by 8.9%. The housing vacancy rate of 52.7% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $108,234 per acre, with properties averaging 5.50 acres. There are currently 142 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Dare County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Dare County has a population of 37,534. The county has grown 1.68% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Dare County?
The median household income in Dare County is $81,214, which is 8.9% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Dare County growing or shrinking?
Dare County is growing. The population has increased 1.68% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Dare County?
The median home value in Dare County is $425,400. The housing vacancy rate is 52.7%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $108,234 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $178,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Dare County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.