Surf City, NC

Living in Surf City

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 37
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 23
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Schools 65
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Residents

3.4k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -15 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military5%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$276k Median Home Value -$223k (2010–19)
45% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
23% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K10%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Surf City

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilmington Metro Area15
Pender County6

Property Crime in Surf City

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilmington Metro Area32
Pender County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 4 0
Feb 46 3 0
Mar 53 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 7 0
Aug 78 7 0
Sep 73 7 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Surf City

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Surf City, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Surf City, NC

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Topsail Montessori
13 miles, SW
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Village Academy
22 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Surf City, NC

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Heritage Bible College
86 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Surf City, NC

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NMC Camp Lejeune
21 miles, NE
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Brynn Marr Hosp
22 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Surf City, NC

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