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.
Living in Wilmington
Designated the first World War II Heritage City in the United States in 2020. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $63,900 median household
EducationAbout 46% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyNew Hanover County
Homes in Wilmington
Single-family detached housesRoughly 49.4% of homes
Median home valueAbout $350,300
- About 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied, a fairly even split between owners and renters typical of a college and port city.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Wilmington home
Battleship USS North Carolina
Source: en.wikipedia.org
World War II battleship and memorial moored on the Cape Fear River
Bellamy Mansion Museum
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Antebellum mansion and museum of history and design arts
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Source: en.wikipedia.org
County museum covering the region's natural and cultural history
Wilmington Riverwalk
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About 1.75 miles of walkway along the Cape Fear River downtown
Greenfield Lake
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Municipal lake and park with a walking and biking loop and gardens
Wilmington areas to know
Downtown (Old Wilmington)
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Central historic district spanning nearly 300 blocks along the river