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Wrightsville Beach
A polished barrier island east of Wilmington with clean sand and a lively surf-and-sail culture.
Wrightsville Beach is one of North Carolina's most popular and polished coastal towns, a barrier island just east of Wilmington known for clean sand, clear water, and a lively surf-and-sail culture. Residents and visitors enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, surfing near Johnnie Mercer's Pier, and boating on Banks Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway. The compact island offers local restaurants, coffee shops, and beach boutiques, with Wilmington's dining, jobs, and airport just minutes across the bridge. Homes range from classic cottages to oceanfront and soundfront residences and condos, many with strong vacation-rental demand and enduring value given the limited island supply. Its blend of natural beauty, recreation, and proximity to the city keeps it in high demand. If you want a vibrant, water-focused beach town with genuine charm and quick access to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach is one of the coast's most sought-after addresses.
2,727 people live in Wrightsville Beach, where the median age is 55.6 and the average individual income is $96,120. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wrightsville Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gas Center Inc No 8, Access 16 Beach Shoppe, and Landing Shopping & Office Center.
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| Dining | 0.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.61 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 51 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.83 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.02 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.08 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.13 miles | 3 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.35 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Wrightsville Beach has 1,292 households, with an average household size of 2.07. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wrightsville Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,727 people call Wrightsville Beach home. The population density is 699 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
