In Dare, North Carolina, the median home price is $604,663; median household income is $88,994; the population is 37,875; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 151.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dare at a glance
Population
37,875
Median Household Income
$88,994
Typical Home Value
$604,663
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
151.5
Avg Commute Time
22.4
About Dare
Dare has a population of 37,875. The median home value is $604,663, 76% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $88,994 (23% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Atlantic, Nags Head, and Hatteras.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dare
6 towns, by population.
Dare at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dare?
- Dare has a population of 37,875 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dare?
- The median home value in Dare is $604,663. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dare?
- Median household income in Dare is $88,994 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dare in?
- Dare is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Dare?
- Dare contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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