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Living in Oak Island

Oak Island is a city in the United States. 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.

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.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Oak Island yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,339/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct57.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,638 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent1,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 161 people 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 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Oak Island 3.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd85,872 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct85.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct94.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,291 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,237 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate2.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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
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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
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct8.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio5 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents227 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,339 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

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 highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents182 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute23.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights13Official
Nearest airportILM3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oak Island.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 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 Center10Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -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 Center10Official
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 Center10Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M352.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.96 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,290 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Perkasie9,338 residentsLeonia borough9,336 residentsCapitola9,340 residentsConshohocken9,342 residentsTuscumbia9,332 residentsVentnor City9,345 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Oak Island residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.3%Foreign residents 1.7%

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)5Official
Foreign residents161 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density187.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population9,337 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

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 worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–57%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents161 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population9,337 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.95 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,638 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary4,291 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd456,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes89.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour44.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct80.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct43.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus3,546 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct24.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct88.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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 3,237 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 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Oak Island, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/oak-island/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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