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. 

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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. 

[Calendar of Events](outerbanks.org/events/) in Nags Head/OBX.

We highly recommend visiting Nags Head and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our [partnership with Expedia](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well.


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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. 


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**Budget_Plane_5896**
2y ago
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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!!

For more reviews of what living in Nags Head is like from locals, check out [The Reviews](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/nags-head/reviews).

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Reviews of Nags Head from Locals

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!

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Seven Sisters

The Village is a 400-acre golf and beach community that sits between the Roanoke Sound and the dunes and surf of the Atlantic. It has homes along the ocean, the sound and the course so you get beautiful views no matter where you live and the added value of being close to the Nags Head Golf Links and priority tee times for being a resident. The homes are magnificent, many with private pools and massive decks, and there is also a community pool and bathhouse that gives the neighborhood a gathering place for events and everyday play. 

The Village also has two Southside Parks with piers that extend into the Sound and offer sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, crabbing, swimming, fishing and pretty much everything else you can do on the water. The parks have plenty of room for the kiddos to play and the family to have a picnic. 

The Village at Nags Head

Nags Head

**Budget_Plane_5896**
2y ago
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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!!

**jrsobx**
1y ago
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Local
The main problem you'll find is housing. Nobody wants to rent their house to you for $2500/month when they can get $2500/week as a vacation rental for 3-4 months. Next will be finding a job. You can easily find a job, but finding one that will let you pay $2500/month in rent might be tricky.

As far as going to the mainland, we take trip to Virginia to hit Sams Club every couple months. It's a bit of a production since it's at least an hour away.

It's a great place to live for some people. It's not an easy place to live.

**swallowsnest87**
1y ago
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You’ll be able to find a place for less than 2,500/a month. New apartment building just opened up and they are building another one in the next year or two. The rent is like 1,500 for a 1BR.

I would caution against moving here alone as a sober 25 year old only because it might be hard meeting people outside of the bar scene unless you surf or fish or play disc golf. It’s a good place to live though I’m 29 and moved here by myself 10 years ago and I really enjoy it.

**10 REASONS WHY PEOPLE LOVE NAGS HEAD NORTH CAROLINA USA**

This video will provide 10 REASONS WHY PEOPLE LOVE NAGS HEAD NORTH CAROLINA USA. These are not ALL the reasons why people love Nags Head and if you have a reason why you love Nags Head, put it in the comment section and I will make another video.

1. Sandboarding at Jockey's Ridge State Park
2. Nags Head Fishing Pier
3. The Beach
4. Nags Head Dolphin Tours
5. Bodie Island Lighthouse
6. Seaside Art Gallery
7. Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve
8. Full Throttle Speedway
9. Nags Head Golf Links
10. Kayaking

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