Housing & Real Estate — Oak Island, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 10,431 |
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| Occupied | 4,304 |
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| Vacant | 6,127 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,779 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 525 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $456,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$495,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,208/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,156/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 60.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,880 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,111 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,614 |
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| Built before 1960 | 334 |
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| Median Year Built | 1994 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
