| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? |
| Duck is situated on the Outer Banks, a popular vacation spot off the coast in North Carolina. The summers are beautiful (if you can stand the heat upper 80s-90s and humidity). Duck can be a prime target for Hurricane season in late August and early September, so beware! The winters are mild compared to much of the east coast and even by Thanksgiving in Duck, lucky visitors can get a few scattered 70-80 degree days. | | Crime is limited in the Outer Banks in general especially in Duck, simply due to the fact that year-round, not many people live there. Of course during the summers, when all the vacationers arrive, petty crimes and misdemeanors ensue (illegal use of fireworks, public intoxication, noise pollution, etc.) But Duck truly has that small town southern feel -You have expect the jail to have the friendly neighborhood drunk in the cell. | | Duck is literally a town with one main street -- on a strip of the Outer Banks. There are 'ritzier' neighborhoods towards Corolla, with giant beach-front mansions that have elevators and in ground pools. There are also developments with smaller, older (think 80s) condominiums. Besides the condos, most houses are new and $$$. Most people who live/vacation in Duck are caucasian, upper-middle class families and singles looking for a higher-end beach vacation. | | The people are a mix of families and singles mostly all caucasian. Vacationers often come from all ends of the East coast and are fairly well-educated. You'll have a lot of UVA, UNC college students renting houses together. There are not a lot of African Americans or Hispanics in Duck but that's not to say they wouldn't fit in. Since it's a vacation community, people come and go as they please. Senior citizens fit in very well here due to the relaxed and laid back lifestyle that Duck provides. |
| Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life |
| The shopping area in Duck is great, especially if you're in the mood to just browse. There are tons of little outlet shops and beach shops. You'll find something for everyone in Duck. | | The best restaurants are naturally the seafood restaurants. Fishbones Raw Bar and grill specializes in clams, crabs and all things shell fish, it's sure to not dissappoint. | | Currituck County Schools are the only public schools available for children on the Outer Banks. They have a good reputation, but for some, that can mean a long commute to and from school each day. | | There are a few beach bars and local hangouts for singles, as long as you're into a laid back beach atmosphere, you'll enjoy the single scene. |
| Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions |
| The most unusual noise source will be from vacationers setting off fireworks even though they are illegal in Duck. But don't worry, the Currituck County police will track them down:) | | Sanderling: Duck is larger than Sanderling and offers better restaurants and Shopping.
Kill Devil Hills: Lower-end than Duck, more crowded and cramped. The houses in Duck are very spread out. | | The Outer Banks Hospital is a good hospital in NC, the only drawback is that it's a good 15 minute drive from Duck. | | The entire town of Duck is nice! It's a classic beach community and whether you decide to stay for a week or a lifetime, you'll enjoy yourself. |
| General comments | | | | | | |
| This town feels like a small southern town on the beach. It's the kind of town you will NOT want to leave. There is a local supermarket, where locals go every morning to get their newspaper and coffee to drink on the beach. There is a bike path alongside the road with direct beach access. The saying in Duck is "If you're lucky enough to be at the beach, you're lucky enough" Truer words were never spoken. | | | | | | |
