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Wilmington, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County) — Census median home value $350,300, county listing prices down about 4.4% over the past year. Market data for Wilmington houses and the broader area.
Wilmington, NC is in New Hanover County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Wilmington and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 118,578, with a median household income of $63,900. Census data puts Wilmington houses at a median value of $350,300 (all owner-occupied homes); New Hanover County's current median listing price runs $537,000, down about 4.4% over the past year.
Market overview
Wilmington housing market
Wilmington is in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wilmington and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$350,300
Population (Census ACS)
118,578
Median household income
$63,900
County price trend (2025)
4.67% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wilmington market snapshot
Population
118,578
Median Household Income
$63,900
Median Home Value (city)
$350,300
Median Listing Price (New Hanover County)
$537,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,311/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.4%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilmington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $350,300. Separately, New Hanover County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $537,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
New Hanover County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wilmington has an estimated population of 118,578 and a median household income of $63,900, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wilmington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Schools
New Hanover County Schools — 42 schools, 25,244 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. New Hanover addresses may be served by New Hanover County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Wilmington FAQ
What are houses worth in Wilmington, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wilmington at $350,300. New Hanover County's current median listing price runs $537,000, down about 4.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wilmington, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Wilmington, Census ACS data shows a median value of $350,300. Active listing prices in New Hanover County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding New Hanover County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wilmington, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilmington's population at approximately 118,578.
What's the median rent in Wilmington, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wilmington at approximately $1,311 per month.
What is the median household income in Wilmington, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wilmington at approximately $63,900.
Is the Wilmington housing market growing?
New Hanover County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Wilmington, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wilmington's median home value at about 5.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Wilmington, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest New Hanover County Schools for many Wilmington addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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