Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in North Carolina.
Advertise here →Topsail Beach, NC · Houses & Market Data
Topsail Beach, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Topsail Beach, NC (Pender County) — Census median home value $630,500, county listing prices up about 14.3% over the past year. Market data for Topsail Beach houses and the broader area.
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page
Topsail Beach, NC is in Pender County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Topsail Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 444, with a median household income of $90,833. Census data puts Topsail Beach houses at a median value of $630,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Pender County's current median listing price runs $619,773, up about 14.3% over the past year.
Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.
Market overview
Topsail Beach housing market
Topsail Beach is in Pender County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Topsail Beach and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$630,500
Population (Census ACS)
444
Median household income
$90,833
County price trend (2025)
0.32% 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
Topsail Beach market snapshot
Population
444
County
Pender County
Median Household Income
$90,833
Median Home Value (city)
$630,500
Median Listing Price (Pender County)
$619,773
Median Gross Rent
$1,250/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+14.3%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Topsail Beach
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Topsail Beach
What makes Topsail Beach different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Topsail Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $630,500. Separately, Pender County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $619,773. 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
Pender County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Topsail Beach has an estimated population of 444 and a median household income of $90,833, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Topsail Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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.
Nearby
Places around Topsail Beach
County guide: Pender County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Topsail Beach.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Pender 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 Hampstead, Rocky Point, St. Helena, Burgaw, Long Creek, Watha, Atkinson.
Hampstead market data
Nearby city · ~6.1 mi
Rocky Point market data
Nearby city · ~14.9 mi
St. Helena market data
Nearby city · ~18.6 mi
Burgaw market data
Nearby city · ~20.2 mi
Long Creek market data
Nearby city · ~21.6 mi
Watha market data
Nearby city · ~26.4 mi
Atkinson market data
Nearby city · ~31.8 mi
More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.
Winston-Salem market data
Same-state city guide
Fayetteville market data
Same-state city guide
Cary market data
Same-state city guide
Wilmington market data
Same-state city guide
High Point market data
Same-state city guide
Concord market data
Same-state city guide
Asheville market data
Same-state city guide
Greenville market data
Same-state city guide
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Surf City (~8.1 mi), Porters Neck (~8.7 mi), Holly Ridge (~10.0 mi), Bayshore (~10.4 mi), Ogden (~10.8 mi), Murraysville (~12.3 mi), Wrightsville Beach (~13.6 mi), Northchase (~13.7 mi), Kings Grant (~14.0 mi), Folkstone (~14.6 mi), North Topsail Beach (~14.6 mi), Blue Clay Farms (~14.7 mi), Castle Hayne (~15.0 mi), Skippers Corner (~15.5 mi), Wrightsboro (~17.0 mi), Wilmington (~17.4 mi).
New construction: New homes near Topsail Beach (Charlotte) · New homes near Topsail Beach (Greensboro) · North Carolina new construction.
Census & home facts
Topsail Beach data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
444
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$630,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$90,833
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,250
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.32%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$619,773
Census place type
town
County
Pender County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
3768040
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Topsail Beach
Availability and pricing are controlled by the builder and may change; confirm with the builder.
Brookfield Branch Master ↗
Logan Homes · Hampstead, North Carolina · ~2.1 mi
East Wynd ↗
Mungo Homes · Hampstead, North Carolina · ~2.1 mi
Southwater Village ↗
LGI Homes · Hampstead, North Carolina · ~2.1 mi · from $284,900
The Willows at Blake Farm EXP ↗
D.R. Horton · Wilmington, North Carolina · ~6.6 mi · from $294,990
The Willows at Blake Farm ↗
D.R. Horton · Wilmington, North Carolina · ~7.0 mi · from $284,990
Local life
Life in Topsail Beach
Schools
Pender County Schools — 19 schools, 10,941 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Pender addresses may be served by Pender County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Reach Topsail Beach buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Topsail Beach buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Topsail Beach domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Topsail Beach FAQ
What are houses worth in Topsail Beach, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Topsail Beach at $630,500. Pender County's current median listing price runs $619,773, up about 14.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Topsail Beach, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Topsail Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $630,500. Active listing prices in Pender County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Topsail Beach, NC?
Topsail Beach houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pender 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 Topsail Beach, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Topsail Beach's population at approximately 444.
What's the median rent in Topsail Beach, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Topsail Beach at approximately $1,250 per month.
What is the median household income in Topsail Beach, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Topsail Beach at approximately $90,833.
Is the Topsail Beach housing market growing?
Pender County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Topsail Beach, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Topsail Beach's median home value at about 6.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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 Topsail Beach, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pender County Schools for many Topsail Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Search Topsail Beach
Look up homes in Topsail Beach
Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.
New construction in North Carolina ↗Get connected
Find your Topsail Beach new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in Topsail BeachExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Topsail Beach market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other
