New Hanover County, North Carolina
Wilmington Real Estate and Local Guide
Wilmington is a historic port city on the Cape Fear River, known for its restored downtown, film and television production, and access to nearby Atlantic beaches. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wilmington best.
About the area
Living in Wilmington, NC
Designated the first World War II Heritage City in the United States in 2020.
The housing market
Homes in Wilmington
- About 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied, a fairly even split between owners and renters typical of a college and port city.
- Roughly 49.4% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $350,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wilmington home
Battleship USS North Carolina
World War II battleship and memorial moored on the Cape Fear River
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Antebellum mansion and museum of history and design arts
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
County museum covering the region's natural and cultural history
Wilmington Riverwalk
About 1.75 miles of walkway along the Cape Fear River downtown
Greenfield Lake
Municipal lake and park with a walking and biking loop and gardens
Neighborhoods
Wilmington areas to know
Downtown (Old Wilmington)
Central historic district spanning nearly 300 blocks along the river
Carolina Heights
Historic residential district of early-20th-century homes
Sunset Park
Historic residential district south of downtown
Monkey Junction
Commercial area in the southern part of the city
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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.