Wilson County, North Carolina
Elm City Real Estate and Local Guide
Elm City is a small rural town on the coastal plain of eastern North Carolina that functions largely as a bedroom community for the nearby city of Wilson. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Elm City best.
About the area
Living in Elm City, NC
During the 1964 civil rights era, Governor Terry Sanford dispatched state troopers to protect an integrated group of teenage volunteers repainting a local church.
The housing market
Homes in Elm City
- About 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 74.3% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $106,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Elm City home
Elm City Municipal Historic District
Historic district listed on the National Register in 1986
Webb-Barron-Wells House
National Register-listed historic house
W. H. Langley House
National Register-listed historic house
Lake Wilson Reservoir
Reservoir off Lake Wilson Road with a mile-long loop trail, kayak launch, fishing, and disc golf
Alice Spivey Memorial Park
Town park upgraded in 2023 to 2024
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.