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Surf City, NC

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Population
5,142
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4 ft
Median Home Value
$512,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,433
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityJacksonville, North Carolina22 miles away · 72,732 residents.

About Surf City

Surf City is a town on Topsail Island, spanning both Onslow and Pender counties in North Carolina. Positioned along the Atlantic coast, the community of approximately 4,396 has its southern portion within the Wilmington metropolitan area and its northern portion in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. The town serves as a prominent summer resort destination with public education divided between Onslow County Schools and Pender County Schools.

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Water Recreation AccessA+97.1ratingLow PopulationA94.9ratingSmall Town FitA94.4rating

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