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Living in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina, is a vibrant coastal city where history, culture, and modern convenience converge to create one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeast. Nestled between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington offers a dynamic mix of waterfront living, historic charm, and an ever-growing list of lifestyle amenities—all within minutes of some of North Carolina’s most beautiful beaches.

At the heart of the city is the historic downtown district, known for its cobblestone streets, boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants, and riverfront boardwalk. This area blends timeless architecture with a creative energy that appeals to professionals, families, retirees, and second-home buyers alike. Whether you're exploring the arts district, catching live music, or dining along the Riverwalk, Wilmington offers a rich, walkable lifestyle that’s hard to match.

Wilmington’s real estate market is equally diverse—from restored historic homes and new luxury townhomes to golf course communities, waterfront estates, and beachfront condos. With top-rated schools, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and a strong local economy fueled by tech, film, education, and tourism, the city is more than just a place to vacation—it’s a place to invest and thrive.

The surrounding beaches—Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach—are all just a short drive away, making it easy to enjoy the best of both city life and coastal living. Wilmington is also home to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a major regional airport, and an active port, positioning it as a hub of both culture and commerce in coastal Carolina.

At The McKinney Group, we know that Wilmington isn’t just a market—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re relocating, upgrading, investing, or selling, we offer the local expertise, elevated marketing, and white-glove service that ensures your real estate experience here is exceptional from start to finish.

Overview for Wilmington, North Carolina, NC

118,578 people live in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the median age is 37.5 and the average individual income is $46,062. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

118,578

Total Population

37.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$46,062

Average individual Income

Around Wilmington, North Carolina, NC

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

68

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

54

Bikeable

Bike Score

36

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sugar Crystals Baking Company, La Huerta, and Impact Nutrition.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sugar Crystals Baking Company page on Yelp Search 609 Piner Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.84 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the La Huerta page on Yelp Search 830 S Kerr Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.76 miles	12 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Impact Nutrition page on Yelp Search 2319 S 17th St on Google Maps	Dining	2.12 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Social Coffee & Supply page on Yelp Search 5317 Wrightsville Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.44 miles	73 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Maine Lobster Roll Company page on Yelp Search 5202 Carolina Beach Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.57 miles	175 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Sunset Slush page on Yelp Search 609 S 15th St on Google Maps	Dining	2.75 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Sideboard page on Yelp Search 4107 Oleander Dr on Google Maps	Dining	0.47 miles	14 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Game Giant page on Yelp Search 419 S College Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	1.72 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden page on Yelp Search 3800 Canterbury Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.17 miles	17 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Wilmington Riverwalk page on Yelp Search S Water St on Google Maps	Active	3.91 miles	23 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge Wilmington page on Yelp Search 104 Grace St on Google Maps	Nightlife	4.07 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Auburn Moon Salon page on Yelp Search 4401-H Oleander Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.14 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Southern Sass Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1724 Gardner Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	4.51 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rustic Roots Salon & Barbery page on Yelp Search 112 N Cardinal Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Delphine And James Salon page on Yelp Search 230 Princess St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wilmington Makeup Artist page on Yelp Search 918 S 17th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.5 miles	35 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Just Cut It page on Yelp Search 616 - A Castle Street on Google Maps	Beauty	3.32 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Laughing Buddha Holistic Massage page on Yelp Search 1202 Floral Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	2.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Saule Tanning Salon page on Yelp Search 2877 Carolina Beach Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.03 miles	20 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wilmington, North Carolina, NC

Population Households Employment

Wilmington, North Carolina has 55,145 households, with an average household size of 2.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmington, North Carolina do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 118,578 people call Wilmington, North Carolina home. The population density is 2,307 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

118,578

Total Population

High

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

37.5 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

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

55,145

Total Households

2.06

Average Household Size

$46,062

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, North Carolina, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Wilmington, North Carolina. 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

Portfolio

Sold
$2,400,000

740 Dune Ridge Court, Surf City, NC 28445
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 3,358 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,325,000

738 Dune Ridge Court, Surf City, NC 28445
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 3,358 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,890,000

Lot 46 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,835 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$1,885,000

Lot 63 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,885,000

Lot 69 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,730,000

Lot 64 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,730,000

Lot 65 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,730,000

Lot 66 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,730,000

Lot 67 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$1,730,000

Lot 68 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$1,320,000

404 E Blackbeard Road, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,030 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$1,320,000

15 Shipyard Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443
Sold
$1,250,000

402 17th Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,326 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$1,010,000

Lot 61 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$975,000

3960 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,859 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$885,000

Lot 56 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$885,000

Lot 57 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$885,000

Lot 58 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$885,000

Lot 59 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$885,000

Lot 60 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$730,000

2003 W Yacht Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,361 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$720,000

97 NE 19th Street, Oak Island, NC 28465
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,489 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 47 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 48 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 49 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 52 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 53 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$710,000

Lot 54 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$691,783

569 Crown Pointe Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,884 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$690,000

104 Island Palms Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,966 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$682,064

114 Summer Winds Place, Surf City, NC 28445
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,973 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$676,908

202 Planters Walk, Hampstead, NC 28443
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,689 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$665,000

144 NE 4th Street, Oak Island, NC 28465
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,474 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$644,820

4025 Watersail Drive 128, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,636 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$630,000

6502 Lowman Place SW 80, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,756 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$628,700

1017 Trout Lane Unit B, Kure Beach, NC 28449
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,700 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$572,500

790 New River Inlet Road, Unit 206a, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,237 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$497,500

2061 Course Lane Lot 281, Surf City, NC 28445
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,817 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$475,000

Lot 43 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$440,000

108 Ridgepath Lane, Hubert, NC 28539
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,817 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$425,000

4173 Englishtown Road, Wallace, NC 28466
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,310 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$420,000

Lot 36 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$420,000

Lot 38 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$420,000

Lot 39 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$420,000

Lot 41 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$400,000

Lot 34 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$390,000

Lot 30 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sold
$366,500

126 S 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,529 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$359,000

Lot 19 Grand Shoreline Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
For Sale

$359,000

Lot 23 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412