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Surf City
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Surf City, North Carolina, is a charming coastal town loved for its relaxed island atmosphere, beautiful sandy beaches, and warm hospitality. With a small population, it's a tranquil escape that balances family-friendly fun with classic beach vacation vibes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
3,867
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.43°, -77.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,600
Local Cost
$1,710
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1444 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
ILM
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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