Oak Island, NC
1 neighborhoods · 8,228 residents · North Carolina
A
80/100
83
Safety Score
80
Affordability
$86K
Median Income
$383K
Median Home Value
Is Oak Island, NC a Good Place to Live?
Oak Island receives an overall livability grade of A (80/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores A (83/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (80/100) with a median household income of $86,442 and median home values around $382,500.
About 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.5%. 87% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 60.
$1,262
Median Rent/mo
43.5%
College Educated
3.5%
Unemployment
87%
Owner-Occupied
60
Median Age
8,228
Population
1
Zip Codes
Brunswick
County
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Neighborhoods in Oak Island
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28465Brunswick Co. | 80 A | 83 | 80 | $86K | $383K | 8,228 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.