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Wilmington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
118,578
Population
2,308/sq mi density
$63,900
Median Income
$46,062 per capita
$350,300
Home Value
$408,845 Zillow
$1,311
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
2,880 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$350,300 home value, $1,311/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$350,300
24% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,311/mo
13% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
59,406
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$350,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$408,845
Median Sale Price
$442,500
Median List Price
$495,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.8%
Owner-Occupied
53.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,311/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,670/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
75 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
136
Price Drops
19.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$260
Active Inventory
566
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $350,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,845 |
| Median Sale Price | $442,500 |
| Median List Price | $495,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $260 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,311 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,670 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.8% |
| Homes Sold | 136 |
| Active Inventory | 566 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $260 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 59,406 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |