Waterfront homes with private docks and boats along a marshy, wooded shoreline.

Welcome to

Wilmington

A restored riverfront, historic charm, and nearby beaches on the North Carolina coast.

Welcome to Wilmington

Wilmington is North Carolina's premier coastal city, where a beautifully restored riverfront, historic charm, and nearby beaches come together in one of the state's most desirable places to live. Its walkable downtown along the Cape Fear River is lined with restaurants, shops, galleries, and a lively arts and film scene, while the historic district showcases some of the South's finest architecture. Residents enjoy quick access to Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure beaches, plus the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a growing job market, and a mild coastal climate. Homes range from historic downtown houses to riverfront condos, established neighborhoods, and new coastal communities. Wilmington offers big-city amenities with a relaxed, seaside feel and steady demand across the market. If you want coastal living with culture, history, and real economic opportunity, Wilmington is one of North Carolina's most well-rounded and sought-after cities.

Overview for Wilmington, NC

212,039 people live in Wilmington, where the median age is 39.1 and the average individual income is $45,459. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

212,039

Total Population

39.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$45,459

Average individual Income

Around Wilmington, NC

There's plenty to do around Wilmington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

47

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

73

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

46

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tortilleria Y Taqueria Carolinas, Tasty Tees, and Gas Center.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Tortilleria Y Taqueria Carolinas page on Yelp Search 419 S College Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.1 miles	31 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Tasty Tees page on Yelp	Dining	0.46 miles	1 review	3/5 stars
Visit the Gas Center page on Yelp Search 604 S College Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.54 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Holt C Store - Business Office page on Yelp Search 265 Racine Dr on Google Maps	Dining	0.54 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Art Cafe page on Yelp Search 203 Racine Dr on Google Maps	Dining	0.73 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Alayna's Boutique page on Yelp Search 352 S College Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.37 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Dance Arts Conservatory page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Skydiving Wilmington North Carolina page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Easy Survival Kits page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Fit4Mom page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the cityHUNT page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	2 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Wilmington Wellness Studio page on Yelp Search 250 Racine Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.6 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Break Time Billiards Sports Bar & Grill page on Yelp Search 127 S College Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.7 miles	24 reviews	3.2/5 stars
Visit the SalonCentric page on Yelp Search 341 College Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.12 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the 759 Beauty Alliance page on Yelp Search 341 S College Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.12 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Flawless Nails page on Yelp Search 5032 Randall Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.34 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Loren’s Barber Salón page on Yelp Search 5016 Randall Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.35 miles	1 review	1/5 stars
Visit the John's Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 5014 Randall Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.35 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Amanda Devine page on Yelp	Beauty	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Haircuts Inc page on Yelp Search 4900 Randall Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Haircuts page on Yelp Search 4900 Randall Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Double Pearl Nail & Spa page on Yelp Search 250 Racine Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.6 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Rubys Glamour Salon page on Yelp Search 145 S College Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.62 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Waves of Relaxation By Casey page on Yelp Search 203 Racine Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.73 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wilmington, NC

Population Households Employment

Wilmington has 94,126 households, with an average household size of 2.191666666666667. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 212,039 people call Wilmington home. The population density is 1,665 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

212,039

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.1 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

94,126

Total Households

2.191666666666667

Average Household Size

$45,459

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Wilmington, NC

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Wilmington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Listings

For Sale

$1,600,000

Lot222&232 Plantation Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
For Sale
$1,287,900

208 Dartridge Court, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,724 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$985,000

1405 S 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
- 7,015 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$950,000

2118 Bay Colony Lane, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,244 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$848,900

Private Address
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,194 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$788,000

939 Bradshaw Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,926 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$740,000

Private Address
For Sale
$699,900

330 Rogersville Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,769 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$645,000

7100 Crabwalk Court, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,351 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$560,000

3517 Violet Court, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,145 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$520,000

4804 Whitner Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,440 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$515,000

3042 Laughing Gull Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,618 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$479,000

5850 Michelle Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,262 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$464,900

7505 Panel Court, Wilmington, NC 28411
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,857 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$460,000

4229 Saltworks Lane, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,042 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$425,000

233 Long Leaf Acres Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,217 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$400,000

971 Birch Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,991 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$395,000

1608 Blue Tick Court, Wilmington, NC 28411
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,716 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$395,000

204 S 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,239 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$394,900

5103 Long Pointe Road, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,493 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$390,000

7535 Elkmont Court, Wilmington, NC 28411
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,596 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$370,000

3801 Habberline Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,313 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$360,000

5137 Lord Byron Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,373 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$349,900

2550/2560 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,744 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$339,900

6517 Spicewood Street, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,351 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
$335,000

1013 Glenlea Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,308 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$325,000

1809 Brierwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,747 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$325,000

306 Ventura Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$314,000

712 Rosemont Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 985 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$284,995

3944 Echo Farms Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,504 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$279,000

4100 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,604 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$238,000

5008 Hunters Trail Unit 15, Wilmington, NC 28405
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,344 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$232,500

4140 Breezewood Drive Unit 104, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,410 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$229,000

2320 Wrightsville Avenue Apt 231, Wilmington, NC 28403
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,107 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$150,000

1916 Daniel Boone Trail, Wilmington, NC 28411
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 672 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$129,900

1138 41A French Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
Active Under Contract

$72,830

164 Horne Place Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
For Lease
$3,200/mo

7228 Quail Woods Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,340 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$2,300/mo

823 Isle Of Palms Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,243 Sq.Ft.