Blended score for Surf City'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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

North Topsail Elementary

6.73 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 576
Student:teacher ratio: 16.5:1
District: Pender County Schools

Middle

Topsail Middle

8.94 mi away · Grades 5-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 785
Student:teacher ratio: 20.7:1
District: Pender County Schools

High

Pender Early College High

23.52 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: 218
Student:teacher ratio: 27.3:1
District: Pender County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Surf City, from MCAS New River.

46°F

Clear

Cities near Surf City

Holly Ridge · 4.4 mi Hampstead · 7.9 mi North Topsail Beach · 9.2 mi Sneads Ferry · 9.9 mi Castle Hayne · 23 mi Jacksonville · 24.2 mi

ZIP codes in Surf City

28445 · 343 for sale 28455 · 6 for sale

Surf City real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Surf City right now?+

There are currently 134 active listings in Surf City, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Surf City?+

The median list price for active listings in Surf City is $799,997. Homes are spending an average of 156 days on market.

Is Surf City's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Surf City have fallen 17.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Surf City?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Surf City are Old Settlers Beach, Not In Subdivision, Del Mar Beach.

What schools serve Surf City?+

The closest public schools to Surf City's center are North Topsail Elementary, Topsail Middle, Pender Early College High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Surf City walkable?+

Surf City's center has a walkability score of 40 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: 6 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.