Oak Island, NC Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella Miller Sep 7, 2025

Co-working spaces in Oak Island?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,208/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Sophie S. Aug 17, 2025

Is Oak Island good for remote workers?

Hi all, I've been here for 5 years and Median household income is $83,483, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.

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Stella Collins May 6, 2025

Rent in Oak Island getting crazy

OK so I've been here for 19 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Island sits at 182.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $407,400 on average. Household incomes average around $83,483 in Oak Island. With a population of 8,888, Oak Island is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1...

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Stella Collins Mar 12, 2025

Moving to Oak Island with kids -good idea?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $83,483, which feels pretty sol

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