Surf City, NC
Living in Surf City
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
23
Public Transit
1
Affordability
37
Public Safety
96
Airports
5
Hospitals
34
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
65
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Surf City, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Surf City, NC
Topsail Montessori
13 miles, SW
Providence Preparatory Academy
21 miles, SW
Infant of Prague Catholic School
22 miles, N
Village Academy
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Surf City, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
25 miles, SW
University of Mount Olive
60 miles, NW
East Carolina University
80 miles, N
Heritage Bible College
86 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Surf City, NC
NMC Camp Lejeune
21 miles, NE
Pender Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
22 miles, NE
Onslow Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Surf City, NC
Wilmington International Airport
24 miles, SW
Albert J Ellis Airport
26 miles, N
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
51 miles, NE
Pitt-Greenville Airport
82 miles, N