Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #34 Best U.S. Metro Unemployment Rate — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Wilmington’s 3.6% unemployment rate — among the lowest in the nation — is not just a labor statistic. It’s a signal of deep economic stability. In a year when national job growth is slowing, Wilmington’s labor market remains resilient, driven by healthcare, education, and logistics. This stability fuels long-term housing demand and reduces turnover risk. Unlike markets where high unemployment drives distress sales, Wilmington’s low unemployment means homeowners are less likely to move — even when prices stabilize. The result? A market where ownership is sticky, inventory turnover is slow, and demand is sustained by job security. This is not a bubble. It’s a structural advantage. For buyers, it means long-term value. For investors, it means stability. Intelligence, September 11, 2026 — https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-11-wilmington-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa Top 10 U.S. Metro Areas by Unemployment Rate (July 2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #34 Wilmington, NC <- this market #1 Portland-South Portland, ME #2 Savannah, GA #3 Urban Honolulu, HI #4 Madison, WI #5 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN #6 Lancaster, PA #7 Manchester-Nashua, NH #8 Cleveland, OH #9 Omaha, NE-IA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-11-wilmington-lab-bls-unemp-rate-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902