Topsail Beach, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
444 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
63.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$630,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$992 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
16.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pender County
1
Wilmington Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pender County
4
Wilmington Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 9, NC State House District 16, NC
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Schools

North Topsail Elementary
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Topsail Elementary
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Topsail Middle
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Topsail High
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of Wilmington
18 miles, W • 1 star
Cape Fear Community College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
32 miles, NE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
60 miles, NE • 1 star
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