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Manteo, NC

Manteo, NC.

Population: 7,237 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Manteo, NC is $516,962 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 86 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$516,962

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$516,962
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+80.0%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$531,141
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$475,000
Median list price
$569,000
Median price per sqft
$324
1-year sale-price change
-10.0%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Manteo Elementary School, Manteo High School, Manteo Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,554

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Dare County Regional Airport (MEO) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+109 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,789
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ManteoState medianUS median
Median home value$516,962$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$475,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,789$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Manteo, NC?
$516,962.
What is the median sale price in Manteo, NC?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Manteo, NC?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in Manteo, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Manteo, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Manteo, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Manteo, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Manteo, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Manteo, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Manteo, NC?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Manteo, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Manteo, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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