What are the schools like in Hatteras, NC?

School district data for Hatteras is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hatteras?

The median household income in Hatteras, NC is $47,067 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hatteras, NC?

Hatteras has an average high temperature of 55.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Hatteras, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hatteras, NC affordable or expensive?

Hatteras's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hatteras is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $470,900 and the median rent is $1,563 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hatteras, NC?

Hatteras has a violent crime rate of 143.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1380.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hatteras, NC a Good Place to Live?

Hatteras is a small town of 458 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $47,067 . Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Hatteras stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Hatteras is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hatteras city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.7

Hatteras's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hatteras costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hatteras, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$470,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,067	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hatteras's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.2 /100k

Property Crime

1380.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hatteras, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hatteras sees average highs of 55.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 61.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hatteras, NC
Average High — January	55.4°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	61.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hatteras, NC	National Avg
Population	458	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Frisco, NC 5 mi Buxton, NC 9 mi Avon, NC 13 mi Ocracoke, NC 20 mi Salvo, NC 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Hatteras

Hatteras, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27943

Hatteras vs Other Cities

Hatteras, NC vs Frisco, NC Hatteras, NC vs Buxton, NC Hatteras, NC vs Avon, NC Hatteras, NC vs Ocracoke, NC Hatteras, NC vs Salvo, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hatteras, NC affordable or expensive?

Hatteras's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hatteras roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $470,900 and median rent is $1,563/month.

What is the crime rate in Hatteras, NC?

Hatteras's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1380.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hatteras?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hatteras, NC a good place to live?

Hatteras, NC has a population of 458, a median household income of $47,067, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hatteras?

Hatteras averages 55.4°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.2 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hatteras?

Hatteras, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27943.

What is the population of Hatteras?

The population of Hatteras, North Carolina is 458 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hatteras?

Key numbers for living in Hatteras: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $470,900, median household income $47,067, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hatteras side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.