3,182
Population
Sunny Days: 200
95100 Affordability
90100 Schools
60100 Diversity
90100 Safety
Nags Head, North Carolina
Windsurfing Capital Of The U.S.
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Outer Banks Town
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head Beach
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For those not in the know, Nags Head is a town that is the heart of the beach vacation paradise known as the Outer Banks. The town is beloved in part for having the largest natural dunes on the eastern shore as well as being an outdoor paradise also known as the Hang Gliding capital of the US. The area also offers miniature golf, big-person golf, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, biking, hiking, fishing, and every other warm-weather outdoor activity you can think of. If you live here you’re gonna love spending time on the dunes, on the beach and the water.
If you’re just looking for a summer service gig then Nags Head and the Outer Banks work just fine. If however, you want to move here and need a job year-round then is a tricky place to live. The local school system and healthcare system are just about it for hiring in any volume. If you’re a remote worker then come on down. Otherwise, you might want to think twice.
Lifestyle
If you’ve seen the show Outer Banks you probably imagine a lot of really good-looking young people hanging out on boats and in the water and on the beaches and occasionally discovering treasure. And at least the first parts are pretty true. If you live here your life will revolve around the beaches, the water, and outdoor adventure. Sure, people work hard and raise kids and do the normal things here too. But really, the reason to move here is to enjoy a life filled with the best the Atlantic Ocean has to offer. The rest is just background music.
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Why You Should Move Here Now?
It’s the Real Deal
If you can work remote, want to live in a beach paradise, and don’t mind the area emptying out in the winter then move here now. It’s truly stunning and has an old-school, authentic Atlantic vibe that newer hot spots cannot replicate. Nags Head is the real deal.
Reviews of Nags Head from Locals
Housing Struggle is Real
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My family moved Nags Head in October. We have a 2 year old and one on the way. We’re building a house and are financially stable for a younger family.
We absolutely love it here. It’s very quiet and a slower pace of life - but that’s exactly what we wanted. There are endless outdoor activities, a few indoor. But there is a strong community of young families down here.
I’d really recommend looking in Nags head to live! You’re central to most grocery stores, beaches are great, restaurants are here. I would not want to live any further south with children, it’s very remote and quite a drive to everything.
As far as doctors, there is a pediatrician on the island that’s awesome and urgent cares that can take care of any acute needs. It hasn’t been an issue for as as a younger, healthy family. Good luck!!
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Living in Nags Head
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Seven Sisters
Families
Seven Sisters is an oceanside neighborhood right across from the water and notable not just for the easy access to the dunes (it's named after a group of sandhills called the Seven Sisters) but also for the lovely community pool and beautiful beach homes that draw in families for year-round and seasonal living. The homes are noted for their big decks ideal for sunset viewing and evening cocktails and you get the bonus of an easy walk to local shops, grocery stores and even a Duck Donuts!