Waves, NC
Living in Waves
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute68
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports13
Hospitals59
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56Population-47 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-33% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years30%
55 to 74 years70%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate20%
Some College57%
Bachelor's degree23%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone46%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$129k (2010–19)
54%Above Poverty-46% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$200K or more54%
Employers
Self-employed54%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance54%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$413k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
6%Owner-Occupied-27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
$250K to $299K100%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waves
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in Waves
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waves
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding17
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waves, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waves, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
Heron Pond Montessori School
37 miles, N
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
49 miles, NW
Foreshadow Academy
61 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Waves, NC
Elizabeth City State University
65 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
66 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
94 miles, NW
Regent University
95 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waves, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
27 miles, N
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
67 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
73 miles, NW
Washington County Hosp Inc
75 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Waves, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
95 miles, W
Norfolk International Airport
101 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
108 miles, W
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
122 miles, NW