Living in Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 25,263, part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,151/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $505K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 55°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Currituck County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.