Wilmington, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
118,578 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,900 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$663 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,161 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hanover County
2
Wilmington Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hanover County
3
Wilmington Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 6 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 1 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 7, NC State House District 20, NC
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Schools

Roland-Grise Middle
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Winter Park Model Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
John T Hoggard High
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of Wilmington
1 miles, NW • 1 star
Cape Fear Community College
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
46 miles, NE • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
70 miles, W • 2.3 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
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