Wilmington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
Wilmington, NC
At a Glance
How Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wilmington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wilmington residents earn a median household income of $63,900 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,062. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmington is $350,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,038. Median rent is $1,311/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,530/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.