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Have you considered moving to the the Outer Banks, or purchasing a vacation or investment property here? It’s easier than you think.

If you’ve ever thought about moving to the Outer Banks then you’ve probably wondered, which town is right for us? The good news is that since the Outer Banks are 175 miles long and separated by as much as 30 miles from the main land by a series of shallow sounds, you are likely to have a water view or water access nearby wherever you live. 

While the topography of these barrier islands are constantly changing, with inlets open and close and beaches narrow and widen, it’s still a fairly remote place. But gone are the days of eking out an existence from the meager sustenance from fishing and shipwreck salvage. Today many who live on the Outer Banks own businesses, work in tourism and hospitality, or even work remotely.  

The Outer Banks had remained the least developed along the Atlantic Coast seashore, but with visitors flocking here to enjoy our sandy beaches it has a larger seasonal population. 

But if you love vacationing on the Outer Banks and are considering moving here, which town is the best? And if you are a young family or are approaching retirement age, what are is affordable yet ticks all the lifestyle boxes?

Corolla – Duck – Southern Shores – Kitty Hawk – Kill Devil Hills – Nags Head – Manteo – Rodanthe – Frsico – Waves – Avon – Salvo – Buxton – Hatteras  – Swan Quarter – Cedar Island – Point Harbor – Grandy – Stumpy Point. 

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Kill Devil Hills is a great place to live and raise a family, or own a vacation home.

Kill Devil Hills is in the center of it all, geographically in the mid-Atlantic and at the heart of the Outer Banks. It is also sought after as a great place to live and raise a family. This is due in large part to a healthy economy, excellent schools and top quality of life. This first in flight beachside town offers mild weather, as well. It’s warm a good portion of the year, thanks to a coastal climate and off shore sea breezes. 

Recognized as the birthplace of modern aviation, you are rarely more than a mile or two from the beach. And the beach is the reason most of us came here in the first place, for that life of the ocean.  

As locals, here are some of our favorite places in Kill Devil Hills: 

  1. Run Hill Natural Area 
  2. The Paws Park 
  3. Dare County Arboretum 
  4. Wright Brothers Memorial
  5. First Flight Airstrip 
  6. Casey R Logan Disc Golf Course 
  7. Salt marshes of Colington Island 
  8. Billy’s Seafood Market 
  9. Multi-Use Paths
  10. Avalon Pier 
  11. Triangle Wrecks  

If you love the ocean for fishing, swimming and water recreation then there is no better place to be than on the Outer Banks… plus we have the shallow water sounds for you to explore via kayak, SUP or kiteboard.

You may enjoy “Five Fun Things to Do for Free Outside on the Outer Banks“.

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If you’re interested in living in the heart of the Outer Banks, here are three ways we can help:

  1. We have new single family homes being built right now starting in the $500s in our Water Oak Community that are just one mile to the beach. Visit our model homes open daily 11-4. More info here.
  2. We are building fabulous condominiums at Cambridge Cove in Bermuda Bay, these should be completed this fall, and just one mile to the beach! Call us to learn more or to put your name on the list to be first to see them:  252.301.3090. More info here.
  3. We are a full service brokerage, so we can show you any available home in Kill Devil Hills! View current Outer Banks MLS or reach out to any of our knowledgeable real estate agents. More info here.