Dare County, North Carolina
Wanchese Real Estate and Local Guide
A working fishing village on the southern end of Roanoke Island, long regarded as the commercial fishing and boatbuilding center of the Outer Banks. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wanchese best.
About the area
Living in Wanchese, NC
Known as the center of commercial fishing and boatbuilding on the Outer Banks, home to a globally recognized custom sportfishing boat industry.
The housing market
Homes in Wanchese
- About 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68.9% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $257,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wanchese home
Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park
State-run marine park opened in 1981 and now a hub for commercial fishing and custom sportfishing boat building
Wanchese Harbor
Working harbor at the center of Outer Banks commercial fishing
Roanoke Island Marshes Game Land
State game land on the southern end of Roanoke Island near Wanchese
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.