Elizabeth City, NC

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Known as the Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City, NC, is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area of Virginia and adjacent to North Carolina’s legendary Outer Banks. Among its many accolades, Elizabeth City has been named one of “The 100 Best Small Towns in America” three times. As the site of one of the busiest air stations in the U.S. Coast Guard, Elizabeth City houses a variety of businesses contributing to the area’s aviation industry, which has become the backbone of the local economy. The Arts of the Albemarle Center is the cultural hub of Elizabeth City, home to the Jaquelin Jenkins art gallery, the Maguire Theatre and the Encore Theatre Company.

Population
County Population: 40,543 Pasquotank
City Population: 19,056

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Climate
July High Temperature: 89 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 32 degrees F

Elizabeth City's climate is mild and comfortable throughout the year, with 215 sunny days, a low temperature of 32° F in January and a high of 89° F in July. If you need to see winter snow, you can enjoy just enough with an average of 5.9 inches of snow per year.

Schools
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools include seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools with a combined enrollment of more than 6,000 students. The Elizabeth City region is among the top five in North Carolina in educational spending per child. Five of its public schools have been named Schools of Distinction and one an Honor School of Excellence. In higher education, Elizabeth City is home to three colleges: Elizabeth City State University, an historically black college, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, a Christian college, and The College of the Albemarle, a community college.

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Health Care
Elizabeth City residents have their health care needs covered, thanks to the Albemarle Health System, northeastern North Carolina’s largest regional health and wellness provider. Albemarle Hospital is the region's medical center, serving seven counties and more than 130,000 people. With its dedicated staff of more than 1,000 employees, Albemarle Hospital has a medical staff of more than 100 physicians, representing nearly 30 specialties.

Neighborhoods
Elizabeth City offers a range of housing options‚ including many waterfront options. Neighborhoods near the Pasquotank River include Pelican Pointe‚ a planned community with single-family homes and retirees town houses, and Harbor Bay Townhomes, geared toward singles and young professionals. Elizabeth City also contains the state's largest concentration of antebellum homes and commercial buildings, with six National Register Historic Districts that span 30 city blocks.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
Since the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station opened in 1940, Elizabeth City has been in the business of flight. A variety of businesses contribute to the area’s aviation industry, which has become the backbone of Elizabeth City’s economy.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Elizabeth City's revitalized waterfront has become a cultural destination where visitors and residents can experience arts, historical attractions, festivals and more. The Arts of the Albemarle Center, commonly known as The Center, is the cultural hub of Elizabeth City, home to the Jaquelin Jenkins art gallery, the Maguire Theatre and the Encore Theatre Company. The Museum of the Albemarle, located near the waterfront, contains both permanent and temporary exhibits showcasing more than 700 artifacts reflecting the history and culture of the region.

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