The right property,
The right partners,
The right pace.
Site selection in Onslow County is about connections and partnerships — all the way through the process. From first site visit to grand opening, we sit at the table with local government, utilities, workforce, and industry to move your project forward. Advanced manufacturing, logistics, tourism, higher-wage employers — whatever you're building, we're here to help you get it done.
Available sites across Onslow
Phase II sections 110–130 are infrastructure-ready today. Regional stormwater ponds and Golden LEAF SITE Program grading have yielded 40 acres of build-ready land on New Frontier Way.
At the corner of four-lane US Highway 17 and NC Highway 50 in Holly Ridge, adjacent to Gulfstream Steel and Onslow Bay Boatworks — under an hour to the Port of Wilmington and 25 minutes to I-40.
A single light industrial lot inside Camp Davis Phase II — graded, permitted, with water, sewer, electric, and natural gas already stubbed to the curb. Priced at $125,000 per acre.
A single light industrial lot inside Camp Davis Phase II — graded, permitted, with water, sewer, electric, and natural gas already stubbed to the curb. Priced at $125,000 per acre.
A Town-owned outparcel at 501 US Highway 17 in Holly Ridge, rezoned for commercial use with direct US Highway 17 frontage and approximately 26,500 vehicles per day. A 2,300 sq ft residence sits on the property. An adjacent 2.63-acre privately-owned parcel at 489 US Highway 17 is also available, offering a combined 5.26-acre site.
We'll match your project to sites, incentives, and utility capacity across Onslow County — confidentially.
5 of 5 sites match. Select one to see specs, or open its full datasheet.
Stormwater solved, utilities in place, city-backed.
- Size
- 40 acres available
- Utilities
- 5 on site
- US Highway 17
- 0.95 mi
- Interstate 40
- 32.8 mi
Development land on the market
Third-party land listings in Onslow County that may fit commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality projects. Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) can help you verify entitlements, utilities, and incentive eligibility.
1476 W Corbett Avenue
1476 W Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC 28584
Approximately 30 acres along the highly traveled Highway 24 corridor at the gateway to Swansboro. Suited to a wide variety of commercial or mixed-use development. Listing agent/broker information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; confirm independently before relying on it.
Companies are leaving high-cost states.Onslow County is ready.
Tax burden, permitting delays, talent shortages, energy costs — the reasons to move are stacking up. These are the sectors where Onslow's location, workforce, infrastructure, and existing ecosystem give your project a measurable edge from day one, not year three.
Our ten target industries are listed below. Each brings together related businesses, suppliers, and training partners; the dedicated industry pages provide additional detail where available.
in America
North Carolina earned an A+ grade for economic strength — the top-ranked state economy in CNBC's 2026 competitiveness study, measured across job growth, GDP, fiscal health, and corporate investment. Texas and California rounded out the top three.
Source: CNBC America's Top States for Business, 2026 (138 metrics across 10 categories). North Carolina ranked #1 for Economy, #2 overall for business, and #3 for workforce — its sixth straight year in the Top 2.
What higher-wage growth actually looks here.
Average annual private-sector pay in Onslow County by sector, measured against the countywide all-industry average of $46,885. Our target industries pay above it — which is exactly why we recruit them.
| Sector | Avg. annual pay | vs. county avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific & Technical ServicesTarget | $63,968 | +36% |
| Transportation, Distribution & WarehousingTarget | $62,785 | +34% |
| Construction & Skilled TradesTarget | $61,803 | +32% |
| ManufacturingTarget | $50,333 | +7% |
| Health Care & Social AssistanceTarget | $49,391 | +5% |
| Retail Trade | $35,373 | -25% |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $22,011 | -53% |
of your state?
Let's build a side-by-side comparison — taxes, incentives, workforce, real estate, and total operating cost — for your specific project. Confidential and no obligation.
The talent is already here.
Employers screen on one question first: can I staff this facility? Here is the publicly reported labor picture in Onslow County — and the pipelines that keep refilling it.
Where the supply comes from
Structured around your project, not the other way around.
We partner with the EDPNC, the State of North Carolina, and local stakeholders to craft customized incentive packages that align with your project timeline, capital requirements, and business goals.
Talk through your projectNC Commerce Shell Building & Site Funds
State funding for spec buildings and ready-to-build industrial sites — worth reviewing early if your project needs a flexible building or a shovel-ready pad.
EDPNC Site Development Initiatives
Megasite readiness, certified sites, and other state programs that prepare large sites for major manufacturing recruitment.
Start a confidential conversation.
Tell us a little about your project. Melissa Brandt, our CEO, reads every submission and responds personally — no pressure, no obligation. Just a thoughtful first conversation.
- Response within 1 business dayMelissa Brandt, CEO — CEO@OCANC.com, 910.330.6329.
- NDA-ready by defaultProject details stay between us until you're ready.
- Connected, not transactionalWe'll make the right introductions — even if it takes us outside Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA).