Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina Overview

Wilmington scores 51.9/100 overall (C+), ranking #10 of 20 cities in North Carolina — below the state composite of 53.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 73/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 14/100.

Income & Employment in Wilmington

The median household income in Wilmington is $71,362, 7% above the statewide median of $66,880. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is lower than the state’s 3.5%. Population grew 1.4% recently.

Safety in Wilmington

Wilmington’s violent crime rate of 491.6 per 100,000 runs above the North Carolina average of 380. The property crime rate is 3533.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Wilmington

Wilmington has a cost of living index of 97.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $350,300. Median monthly rent is $1,311. Renters spend 22.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Wilmington

The adult obesity rate in Wilmington is 31.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Carolina ranks #32 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Wilmington

Wilmington has a high school graduation rate of 88%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,729. The city has 41 public schools serving 24,820 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Wilmington

Wilmington enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 60°F. Summers average 77.9°F. Winters average 44.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. The average commute of 15.8 minutes is notably short.

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