Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Houses & Market Data

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Ocean Isle Beach, NC (Brunswick County) — Census median home value $754,300, county listing prices down about 2.1% over the past year. Market data for Ocean Isle Beach houses and the broader area.

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC is in Brunswick County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Ocean Isle Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 796, with a median household income of $99,231. Census data puts Ocean Isle Beach houses at a median value of $754,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Brunswick County's current median listing price runs $444,225, down about 2.1% over the past year.

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Market overview

Ocean Isle Beach housing market

Ocean Isle Beach is in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ocean Isle Beach and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$754,300

Population (Census ACS)

796

Median household income

$99,231

County price trend (2025)

2.98% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Ocean Isle Beach market snapshot

Population

796

County

Brunswick County

Median Household Income

$99,231

Median Home Value (city)

$754,300

Median Listing Price (Brunswick County)

$444,225

Median Gross Rent

$-666,666,666/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-2.1%

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Why Ocean Isle Beach

What makes Ocean Isle Beach different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ocean Isle Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $754,300. Separately, Brunswick County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $444,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Brunswick County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Ocean Isle Beach has an estimated population of 796 and a median household income of $99,231, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Ocean Isle Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -8061997% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Ocean Isle Beach

County guide: Brunswick County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ocean Isle Beach.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Brunswick County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Sunset Beach, Calabash, Carolina Shores, Shallotte, Holden Beach, Varnamtown, Oak Island, St. James, Bolivia, Caswell Beach, Boiling Spring Lakes, Southport, Bald Head Island, Sandy Creek, Leland, Northwest.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lake Waccamaw (~29.9 mi), Bolton (~29.9 mi), Tabor City (~29.9 mi), Brunswick (~30.7 mi), Hallsboro (~30.7 mi), Delco (~32.7 mi), Kure Beach (~32.7 mi), Whiteville (~33.5 mi), Carolina Beach (~33.9 mi), Riegelwood (~34.2 mi), Sandyfield (~34.4 mi), Sea Breeze (~34.9 mi), East Arcadia (~35.1 mi), Silver Lake (~36.2 mi), Chadbourn (~36.7 mi), Myrtle Grove (~36.8 mi).

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Census & home facts

Ocean Isle Beach data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

796

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$754,300

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$99,231

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.98%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$444,225

Census place type

town

County

Brunswick County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

3.78 sq mi

Census GEOID

3748700

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Ocean Isle Beach

Schools

Brunswick County Schools — 20 schools, 12,944 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Brunswick addresses may be served by Brunswick County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Ocean Isle Beach FAQ

What are houses worth in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ocean Isle Beach at $754,300. Brunswick County's current median listing price runs $444,225, down about 2.1% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Ocean Isle Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $754,300. Active listing prices in Brunswick County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

Ocean Isle Beach houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Brunswick County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ocean Isle Beach's population at approximately 796.

What's the median rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ocean Isle Beach at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.

What is the median household income in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ocean Isle Beach at approximately $99,231.

Is the Ocean Isle Beach housing market growing?

Brunswick County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.

Is Ocean Isle Beach, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Ocean Isle Beach's median home value at about 7.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -8061997% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Brunswick County Schools for many Ocean Isle Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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