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Wilmington, NC
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Population: 115,976
Home Price: $279,900
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Overview
Wilmington is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 115,976. Wilmington has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wilmington, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$38,890
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$54,066
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
37.4
43.3
42.3
Gender
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.3%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.7%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
White
74.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
17.2%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.6%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$279,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$938
$682
$801
Family Households
34.9%
34.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.4%
36.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
46.2%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
53.8%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.5%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.7%
19.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.0%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
28.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
43.8%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.7%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Murder
5.6
7.8
3.0
Rape
59.3
49.1
38.0
Robbery
101.8
72.2
40.7
Assault
441.7
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Wilmington
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
618.0
751.0
336.1
Theft
2055.3
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
206.8
184.7
167.1
Arson
14.4
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wilmington, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
beer
beer wine
fast food
red wine
comfort food
wine
whole foods
hot sauce
ice cream
sweet tea
seafood
cheese
seafood restaurant
restaurant
fine dining
pie
vegetables
restaurants
meal
country music
high school football
womens sports
sports coverage
boston sports
college basketball
basketball
chicago sports
philly sports
fantasy sports
college football
football
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
wrestling
video games
movies tv
baseball
hockey player
soccer
inspired by
electronic music
nft artist
digital artist
nft
poetry
art gallery
multidisciplinary artist
art museum
poetry fiction
comic
gallery
pfp
poems
mixed media
original paintings
designer illustrator
fashion
cinema
creative writing
spending time
sports cards
single dad
video games
movies tv
tv shows
collector
postrt
clutz
board games
golf nut
comic books
livestreamer
gaming
motorsports
fighting games
fitness
fishing
comic cons
books
sports
sports coverage
local news
tv
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
family friendly
movies tv
tv shows
independent record label
content manager
gaming
motorsports
classic rock
fashion
marketing
cinema
online retailer
indie
pet detective
sports
beach
space
family friendly
summer
fishing
photography
nature
fine dining
beaches
backyard
facility
wildlife
wakeboard
sightseeing
aviation
playgrounds
gardening
pool
fort fisher
wilmingtonnc
home depot
record store
online store
black friday
poshmark
drive thru
local grocery
shopping online
online shopping
food lion
jewelry
whole foods
grocery store
clothing
merch
shipping
flea market
ship internationally
restaurant
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