City profile
Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · Population 120,805
Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, NC with about 120,805 residents and a typical home value near $384,000. It is 117 miles from Raleigh, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
45°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$383,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,357
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
70 mi to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
120,805
Black population
14.5%
County
New Hanover County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 120,805 residents
- Typical home value about $384,000
- 117 miles from Raleigh, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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