Wrightsville Beach, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,679 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$167,273 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,041,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,201 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,765 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.4% 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 4 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 deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Wrightsville Beach Elem
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Bradley Creek Elementary
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
MCS Noble Middle
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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

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

Wilmington International Airport
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
44 miles, NE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
74 miles, W • 2.3 star
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