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Topsail Beach, NC

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Population
503
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$691,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Topsail Beach

Topsail Beach sits at the quiet southern tip of Topsail Island, offering a relaxed, slow-paced coastal lifestyle. As the smallest town on the island, it has a friendly, close-knit feel with retro beach cottages, uncrowded stretches of sand, and a small downtown strip with local shops and dining. Residents spend their days fishing off the Jolly Roger Pier, kayaking the calm soundside waters, and enjoying some of the most peaceful oceanfront views along the North Carolina coast.

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Water Recreation AccessA+97.0ratingRural FitA96.3ratingLow Wildfire Smoke ExposureA93.2rating

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