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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Oak Island is approximately 6.962% (7.003% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for Oak IslandThe median home value in Oak Island is $207k. The median monthly rent is $1,544. Annual property taxes average $2k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Oak Island have increased 8.8% over the past two years. This represents moderate growth. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $864/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $37k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Oak Island is $85k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Oak Island are healthcare (17%) and public administration (14%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.