Population:
Edenton: 5,277 - County: 14,528
Location:
On the Edenton Bay of Albemarle Sound on North Carolina's Atlantic
coast.
Climate:
January: High 52 - Low 34
July: High 89 - Low 70
Mild winters, hot summers.
Relative Humidity: 57%
Rainfall:
49 inches
Average housing cost:
$90,600
Sales tax: 7%
Sales tax exemptions:
Prescription drugs, eyeglasses, some medical supplies and most
services.
Property tax:
Property within city limits: $0.85 per $100
Property
outside city limits: $0.61 per $100 valuation
Security:
The Town of Edenton has 17 police officers; Chowan county has five
deputies. Average
response time is less than 4 minutes.
Religion:
35 places of worship, representing most denominations.
Government:
Chowan County is governed by a board of seven elected commissioners.
The Town of Edenton is governed by six elected council members and a
mayor.
Education:
Classes for adults available in Edenton through the College of
Albemarle Satellite Center (a community college in nearby Elizabeth
City) and Elizabeth City State University.
Recreation:
Recreation & Parks Department has a comprehensive program of
various sports including lessons. There is also a Senior Center
available for activities.
Airport:
N.E. Regional in Edenton, formally Edenton Municipal Airport. Full
service facilities to private and corporate aircraft. An attractive
fuel stopover for those flying up or down the east coast.
Transportation:
No public bus system but almost everything within walking distance.
Nearest international airport at Norfolk, VA, 90 miles away.
Health:
111-bed, full-service hospital and long-term nursing home. Major
medical complexes in Greenville and Norfolk.
Housing options:
A mix of historic homes (some dating to the mid-1700s) within walking
distance to downtown, library, shopping and newer single-family houses
in subdivisions i.e. Oak Hill, Village Creek, Quail Run, Mulbery Hill,
and Country Club Dr. There are a few rental apartments or homes.
Chowan County Senior Citizens Center is housed in
the former Swain school renovated into efficiency apartments starting
at $300 a month. Please utilize our Property
Search feature to explore available properties.
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