Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Hunga Bunga Java
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (14) F
The Trailer Bar
Bar
Tortuga's Nest
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Beach Bunny
Sweets
The Second Row
Bar
Unwined LLC
Bar
Shaka Taco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pelican's Snoballs
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Hopsail Island
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Friendly Mart
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lanier's IGA
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (19) F
Nelva R. Albury Recreation Center
Playground
Quarterhorse Avenue Public Beach Access
Park
1140 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
Windward Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1418 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1524 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1600 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1700 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1800 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
1900 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
Park
2200 South Shore Drive Beach Access
Park
2404 South Shore Drive Public Access
Park
Shops (16) F
Farm to Island
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Surfside sportswear and gifts
Gift Shop
Surf City Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Topsail Island Trading Company
Gift Shop
Bargain Beachwear
Clothing
Wings
Gift Shop
Surf City Gifts & Beachwear
Gift Shop
SeaBlue
Gift Shop
Watkins Floor Coverings
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Surf City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Surf City is 114/100 - which is 22% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime C+

Surf City crime rates are 2,236 per 100k, which is 9% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,936 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
300 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment B+

The median income in Surf City is $75,104 - which is 56% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$75,104
B
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Surf City Fire Department
Fire Station
Surf City Police Department
Police
O'Neil Chiropractic
Doctor
Surf City Station 2
Fire Station
North Topsail Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Holly Ridge Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A

Surf City home prices are $285,800 - which is 82% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$285,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1%
C+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools D+

The Surf City graduation rate is 93% - which is 14% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Surf City Elementary
Surf City Middle
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Surf City has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Surf City Area Facts

  • Surf City has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Surf City crime rates are 9% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Surf City is 22% higher than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Surf City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nelva R. Albury Recreation Center
      Quarterhorse Avenue Public Beach Access
      1140 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
      Windward Drive Public Beach Access
      1418 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
      1524 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
      1600 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access
      1700 South Shore Drive Public Beach Access

      Entertainment

      EMA Touch Tank Aquarium

      Food & Drink

      The Trailer Bar
      Tortuga's Nest
      Hardee's
      Beach Bunny
      The Second Row
      Unwined LLC
      Shaka Taco
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Surf City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Surf City.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Surf City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      O'Neil Chiropractic