At a Glance
Median Income
$99,231
$80,685 per capita
Home Value
$754,300
Zillow: $522,772
Violent Crime
466/100K
6,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.4%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Ocean Isle Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Isle Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Isle Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocean Isle Beach residents earn a median household income of $99,231 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,685. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean Isle Beach is $754,300 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,772. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Isle Beach reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,832/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.4% of adults in Ocean Isle Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Isle Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population796
Median Age67.9 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,231
Per Capita$80,685
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
C
Home Value$754,300
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$522,772
Housing Units3,295
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property6,832/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault155/100K
Burglary2,484/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.4%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocean Isle Beach was built in 1994.
35.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.