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There were 227 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Oak Island had a population of 9,030 in July 2026. Median household income was US$85,872 a year in July 2026. The city had 20 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population9,337people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,291EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,177EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.99%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Oak Island?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Oak Island.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,339 per month, while the median home value was US$456,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 89.7%, and the vacancy rate was 57.4% in July 2026. 60% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oak Island recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,339/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)57.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,638 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,903 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Oak Island a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 32–52%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 32–54%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 37–63%
Retirement41%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 28–54%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 161 of 9,337 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oak Island is 3.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income85,872 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet3.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary4,291 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,384 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate2.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oak Island?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,384 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€678of €2,663 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,663
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,903
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€678
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oak Island Salary needed to live in Oak Island

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oak Island. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oak Island. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents8.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio5 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents227 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,339 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oak Island when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOak Island highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oak Island highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents182 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportILM3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oak Island. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oak Island.

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Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 23.05 · Feb 23.08 · Mar 26.92 · Apr 32 · May 35.21 · Jun 36.61 · Jul 38.1 · Aug 39.19 · Sep 34.15 · Oct 33.73 · Nov 26.96 · Dec 24.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -8.71 · Feb -7.46 · Mar -3.48 · Apr 1.34 · May 7.52 · Jun 15.37 · Jul 18.66 · Aug 16.32 · Sep 11.98 · Oct 4.18 · Nov -2.52 · Dec -6.7 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.89 · Feb 10.23 · Mar 13.29 · Apr 17.6 · May 21.99 · Jun 25.91 · Jul 27.32 · Aug 26.9 · Sep 24.48 · Oct 19.78 · Nov 14.46 · Dec 11.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading52.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.96 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,290 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 161 is not 0.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.233 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents161 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density187.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,337 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value456,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes89.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate44.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage80.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance3.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher43.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available96.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,546 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home24.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans88.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Oak Island

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Holly Springs as an Oak Island alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 200 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 0.2% Oak Island+1987%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 9,337 Oak Island+439%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €4,291 Oak Island+17%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,384 Oak Island+14%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 3.0% Oak Island+13%
  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 46.0 km Oak Island−43%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Oak Island

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Oak Island, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Perkasie9,338 residentsCapitola9,340 residentsConshohocken9,342 residentsTuscumbia9,332 residentsVentnor City9,345 residentsCharles Town9,329 residents

How does Oak Island compare?

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Is Oak Island part of Wilmington?

Oak Island is in the published commuting zone of Wilmington; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Wilmington city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Oak Island?

The median gross salary is 3,384 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oak Island?

The unemployment rate is 2.99 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Oak Island?

The published population is 9,337 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oak Island?

161 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Oak Island a good place to live?

Oak Island may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Oak Island part of Wilmington?

Oak Island is in the published commuting zone of Wilmington; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Oak Island?

St. James, Boiling Spring Lakes, Shallotte, Carolina Beach are near Oak Island. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Oak Island, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 1de65a20ee4de3ff1b08bc6d9e840c90]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/oak-island/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Oak Island, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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