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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wrightsville Beach, NC (New Hanover County) — Census median home value $1,041,800, county listing prices down about 4.4% over the past year. Market data for Wrightsville Beach houses and the broader area.
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Wrightsville Beach, NC is in New Hanover County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Wrightsville Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,679, with a median household income of $167,273. Census data puts Wrightsville Beach houses at a median value of $1,041,800 (all owner-occupied homes); New Hanover County's current median listing price runs $537,000, down about 4.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Wrightsville Beach housing market
Wrightsville Beach is in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,041,800
Population (Census ACS)
2,679
Median household income
$167,273
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
Wrightsville Beach market snapshot
Population
2,679
County
New Hanover County
Median Household Income
$167,273
Median Home Value (city)
$1,041,800
Median Listing Price (New Hanover County)
$537,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,892/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wrightsville Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,041,800. 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
Wrightsville Beach has an estimated population of 2,679 and a median household income of $167,273, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wrightsville Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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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Places around Wrightsville Beach
County guide: New Hanover County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wrightsville Beach.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby New Hanover County communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Ogden, Wilmington, Kings Grant, Bayshore, Porters Neck, Murraysville, Myrtle Grove, Blue Clay Farms, Northchase, Silver Lake, Hightsville, Wrightsboro, Skippers Corner, Sea Breeze, Castle Hayne, Carolina Beach.
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Porters Neck market data
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Murraysville market data
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Myrtle Grove market data
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Blue Clay Farms market data
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Northchase market data
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Silver Lake market data
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Hightsville market data
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Wrightsboro market data
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Skippers Corner market data
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Sea Breeze market data
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Castle Hayne market data
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Carolina Beach market data
Nearby city · ~13.2 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hampstead (~10.6 mi), Belville (~11.5 mi), Topsail Beach (~13.6 mi), Leland (~14.0 mi), Navassa (~14.6 mi), Rocky Point (~16.8 mi), Boiling Spring Lakes (~19.7 mi), Long Creek (~19.7 mi), Northwest (~21.0 mi), Sandy Creek (~21.2 mi), Surf City (~21.6 mi), St. Helena (~22.1 mi), Bolivia (~22.3 mi), Southport (~22.8 mi), Holly Ridge (~23.6 mi), Burgaw (~24.4 mi).
Census & home facts
Wrightsville Beach data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,679
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,041,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$167,273
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,892
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.67%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$537,000
Census place type
town
County
New Hanover County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
3775820
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Wrightsville Beach
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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Common questions
Wrightsville Beach FAQ
What are houses worth in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wrightsville Beach at $1,041,800. 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Wrightsville Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,041,800. Active listing prices in New Hanover County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wrightsville Beach's population at approximately 2,679.
What's the median rent in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wrightsville Beach at approximately $1,892 per month.
What is the median household income in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wrightsville Beach at approximately $167,273.
Is the Wrightsville Beach housing market growing?
New Hanover County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Wrightsville Beach, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wrightsville Beach's median home value at about 6.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest New Hanover County Schools for many Wrightsville Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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