Blended score for Oak Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

18 / 100

Restaurants & cafes1

Grocery stores0

Parks6

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Southport Elementary

5.95 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 432
Student:teacher ratio: 13.9:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Middle

South Brunswick Middle

8.01 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 636
Student:teacher ratio: 17.2:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

High

Brunswick County Early College

9.97 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 365
Student:teacher ratio: 33.2:1
District: Brunswick County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Oak Island, from Brunswick County Airport.

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

ZIP codes in Oak Island

28465 · 282 for sale 28461 · 657 for sale

Oak Island real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Oak Island right now?+

There are currently 282 active listings in Oak Island, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Oak Island?+

The median list price for active listings in Oak Island is $650,000. Homes are spending an average of 121 days on market.

Is Oak Island's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Oak Island have fallen 1.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Oak Island?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Oak Island are Not In Subdivision, Tranquil Harbor, Pinners Point.

What schools serve Oak Island?+

The closest public schools to Oak Island's center are Southport Elementary, South Brunswick Middle, Brunswick County Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Oak Island walkable?+

Oak Island's center has a walkability score of 33 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.