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Elizabeth City.

$1,117/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,117 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $187,700. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

4.0% county unemployment

Unemployment in Pasquotank County is 4.0%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

350 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

26 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26.4 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 12% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

27% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 27%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

10 public schools inside the boundary

There are 10 public schools inside the boundary and 2 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Wright Brothers National Memorial (37 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.