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Oak Island, NC – Quick Facts

📍 Location & Context

• Oak Island is a seaside town in southeastern Brunswick County, North Carolina, part of the coastal region you serve.

• The county (Brunswick) is among the fastest-growing in the state—estimated population of ~174,369 in 2025. World Population Review+2USAFacts+2

  
  

🧮 Population Highlights

• Oak Island’s population is estimated at ≈ 9,555 in 2025. World Population Review

• According to the 2020 census, the town had 8,396 permanent residents, with summer peaks near 50,000 (thanks to seasonal tourism). Wikipedia+1

• Brunswick County’s population was around 146,000 in 2023. Data USA

  
  

📜 History Snapshot

• Oak Island as it is today was established in 1999, when the two previous towns, Yaupon Beach and Long Beach, merged. Wikipedia+1

• Each year the community celebrates its beach-life with “Beach Day”, coordinated with the neighboring town of Southport, North Carolina (which hosts the Fourth of July festival) — a fun event you can highlight in marketing.

  
  

💰 Tax & Rate Info

• Property tax: For FY 2025–2026, the base county ad valorem tax rate in Brunswick County is $0.3420 per $100 of assessed value (34.20 cents) for the county portion. Brunswick County NC

• Town of Oak Island’s property tax rate is $0.20 per $100 of assessed value (.20 cents) — broken down as 0.10 general fund, 0.07 fire tax, and 0.03 other. oakislandnc.gov

• Sales tax combined rate: In Oak Island a minimum combined rate is 6.75% (state + county + local) for 2025. Avalara+1

  
  

🎯 Why Buyers Love It

• Offers that relaxed coastal-lifestyle vibe you describe in your brand — “a life you don’t need a vacation from” resonates here.

• Strong draw for second-homes, retirees, vacation rentals — given population swell in peak seasons and the demographic makeup.

• Balanced between beach-town charm and growing infrastructure, in a county showing robust growth.

• With your specialty in relocation, investment properties, and luxury on the coast, this town hits many of your target pillars.

  
  

  🚗 Drive Times to Popular Destinations

  Quick access is a huge perk of living on Oak Island. Here’s how long it typically takes to reach the most searched nearby cities and travel hubs:

  • Wilmington, NC: ≈ 45–50 minutes

  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM): ≈ 50–55 minutes

  • Myrtle Beach, SC: ≈ 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Raleigh, NC: ≈ 2 hours 45 minutes

  • Charlotte, NC: ≈ 3 hours 45 minutes