Why Live in Avon
Avon, a small beach village in Nags Head, is centrally located on Hatteras Island and spans a narrow strip of land just 2 miles wide. With a permanent population of 832, Avon serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding remote villages. The town features a mix of rental homes and year-round residences, including resort communities like Koru Village and Kinnakeet Shores. Homes here exhibit the Outer Banks’ signature beachy styles, characterized by bright pastel colors, shingle siding, wraparound balconies, and wooden pilings. Avon Beach, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, offers miles of sandy shoreline and the popular Avon Fishing Pier, known for its fishing opportunities and food trucks like Stu’s Food Truck. The Haulover Day Use Area, 3.5 miles south, is a hotspot for windsurfing on the Pamlico Sound. Avon is relatively developed, with amenities such as a Food Lion grocery store, a post office, a fire department, and a healthcare facility at Outer Banks Family Medicine Avon. The Avon Farmers Market, held on Tuesdays during the summer, provides fresh produce and handmade goods. Dining options include Oceanas Bistro and Po House, which offers waterfront dining with locally sourced ingredients. Dare County Schools serve the area, with Cape Hatteras Elementary and Cape Hatteras Secondary School located about 15 minutes south in Buxton. Avon is approximately 50 miles south of Kill Devil Hills and 18 miles north of Hatteras, with N.C. Highway 12 connecting it to other destinations. Homeowners should be aware of the flood risks and the need for flood insurance due to the area's susceptibility to hurricanes and tropical storms.
