Brunswick County, North Carolina
Oak Island Real Estate and Local Guide
Family-friendly beach town on a Brunswick County barrier island marketed as "A Place to Coast," with roughly 8,400 year-round residents and heavy summer tourism. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Oak Island best.
About the area
Living in Oak Island, NC
Oak Island was formed in 1999 by consolidating the towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach.
The housing market
Homes in Oak Island
- About 88% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 85% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $407,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Oak Island home
Oak Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse first lit in 1958 that was the brightest in the United States from 1958 to 1962
Oak Island Pier
Town-owned 880-foot ocean fishing pier with an on-site restaurant and seasonal events
Fort Caswell
Coastal fort begun in 1838 on the island's east end
Middleton Park
Town park with playgrounds and sports courts for basketball, tennis, and other activities
Oak Island Recreation Center
Public recreation center offering indoor and outdoor exercise facilities
Neighborhoods
Oak Island areas to know
Long Beach
Former town on the island's west end that merged into Oak Island in 1999
Yaupon Beach
Former town on the island's east end that merged into Oak Island in 1999
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.