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Wilmington

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • City in North Carolina
  • 386 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Wilmington is a city in North Carolina with a population of 115,261. Wilmington is in New Hanover County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Wilmington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wilmington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wilmington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wilmington are highly rated.
    About Wilmington...
    Population
    115,261

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $232,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $889
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Wilmington Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      479.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      119.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      789
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,040.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      180.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Wilmington

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,867
    National
    $55,322
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    Wilmington Reviews

    386 reviews
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    Wilmington is the best! The college provides a great atmosphere for students of all ages. There is so much to do around town as well. While there are some areas you should be very careful, Wilmington has many beautiful and historical scenes and is a great place to raise a family. Our beautiful beaches bring in tourists from all over during the summer months. Wilmington is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. In addition, we are a highly desired area for filmmaking and have a great film production program at UNCW.
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    Wilmington is a great city to visit when traveling the states! When people think of North Carolina, their mind immediately go towards Raleigh or Charlotte and completely miss Wilmington! Going through downtown Wilmington is always a new adventure. The local stores put out different products depending on the season, and the food is amazing!
    Wilmington looks lovely! Great beaches nearby .. a river .. historical downtown.
    It’s got lots of history and you can enjoy advancing your education here. You can enjoy art and music here .It’s pretty safe here , a few crazy drivers but traffic is only bad during rush hour. Tourist season makes beaches less accessible but once they leave it’s good again.
    However; our political figures are building too much ; with less and less Green space & it is getting too crowded. Not enough schools to meet the needs of students , plus controversy with school leaders and their Mangement.
    Problem with the pollution of our drinking water ,which is an on going issue w gov . trying to ignore it ; but very serious; we drink bottled water delivered.. instead of the tap water!
    We have hurricanes ! Need I say more?
    We’ve lived here 25+ years .