North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Oak Island is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 8,888. Residents earn $83,483 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Island receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Oak Island offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak Island is $83,483, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Island is $407,400, 45% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Oak Island is below the national average at 273 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,250 per 100,000, 117% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Oak Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,483 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,851 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,849 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,484 |
| County GDP | $22,774M |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Healthcare | 896 |
| Retail | 1,849 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.87% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
| Census Median | $407,400 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $557,249 |
| Median List Price | $769,999 |
| Median List Price | $769,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $399 |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 252 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,100 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.87% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,747/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Total Violent | 273.3/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 273.3/100K |
| Total Property | 4,250.4/100K |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,544.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,637.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.3/100K |
| Arson | 13.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.6 inches |
| 44% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9133°N, 78.1198°W |
| County FIPS | 45051 |
Winner: Republican by 38.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Retail Stores | 1,849 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |