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Duck, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Duck, NC (Dare County) — Census median home value $705,700, county listing prices up about 3.7% over the past year. Market data for Duck houses and the broader area.
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Duck, NC is in Dare County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Duck and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 662, with a median household income of $118,750. Census data puts the median value of houses in Duck at $705,700.
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Market overview
Duck housing market
Duck is in Dare County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Duck and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$705,700
Population (Census ACS)
662
Median household income
$118,750
County price trend (2025)
3.72% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Duck market snapshot
Population
662
County
Dare County
Median Household Income
$118,750
Median Home Value (city)
$705,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,393/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Duck's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $705,700.
County Price Trend
Dare County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Duck has an estimated population of 662 and a median household income of $118,750, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Duck's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Duck
County guide: Dare County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Duck.
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Nearby communities include Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manns Harbor, Manteo, Wanchese, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Frisco, Buxton, Hatteras.
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Nearby city · ~18.0 mi
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Nearby city · ~20.0 mi
Manteo market data
Nearby city · ~20.7 mi
Wanchese market data
Nearby city · ~24.8 mi
Rodanthe market data
Nearby city · ~44.1 mi
Waves market data
Nearby city · ~45.8 mi
Salvo market data
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Nearby city · ~60.3 mi
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Nearby city · ~65.4 mi
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Nearby city · ~65.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~66.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grandy (~7.8 mi), Coinjock (~15.8 mi), Moyock (~31.9 mi), Columbia (~32.7 mi), Creswell (~42.1 mi), Engelhard (~48.9 mi), Fairfield (~51.3 mi), Roper (~52.7 mi), Plymouth (~60.0 mi), Swan Quarter (~62.1 mi), Ocracoke (~78.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Duck data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
662
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$705,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$118,750
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,393
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.72%
Census place type
town
County
Dare County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.42 sq mi
Census GEOID
3718060
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Duck
Schools
Dare County Schools — 11 schools, 5,181 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dare addresses may be served by Dare County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Duck FAQ
What are houses worth in Duck, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Duck at $705,700.
How much do houses cost in Duck, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Duck, Census ACS data shows a median value of $705,700. Active listing prices in Dare County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Duck, NC?
Duck houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dare County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Duck, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Duck's population at approximately 662.
What's the median rent in Duck, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Duck at approximately $1,393 per month.
What is the median household income in Duck, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Duck at approximately $118,750.
Is the Duck housing market growing?
Dare County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Is Duck, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Duck's median home value at about 5.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Duck, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Dare County Schools for many Duck addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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