Surf City is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,119 people and just one neighborhood, Surf City is the 209th largest community in North Carolina. Surf City has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Surf City, where the median household income is $75,104.00.
Surf City real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Surf City house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Unlike some towns, Surf City isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Surf City are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Surf City is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Surf City who work in sales jobs (13.96%), management occupations (13.44%), and food service (11.27%).
Surf City is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Surf City, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.94% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Surf City is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Surf City’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Surf City is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Surf City, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.30 minutes every day commuting to work.
Surf City is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
Surf City is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.02% of adults in Surf City have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Surf City in 2018 was $39,484, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $157,936 for a family of four. However, Surf City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Surf City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Surf City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Surf City include German, English, Irish, Italian, and European.
The most common language spoken in Surf City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to NC* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Topsail High School
245 St. Johns Church Road Hampstead, NC 28443 |
09-12 | ||
Topsail Middle School
17445 Us Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 |
06-08 | ||
South Topsail Elementary School
997 Hoover Road Hampstead, NC 28443 |
PK-05 | ||
North Topsail Elementary School
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road Hampstead, NC 28443 |
PK-05 | ||
Topsail Elementary School
17385 Us Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 |
PK-05 | ||
* 10 is highest |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 36.5% | 51.2% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 34.2% | 48.7% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 2.3% | 2.5% |
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