Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington
2026-09-13
🏆 Ranked #1 Most Economically Cohesive Metro in North Carolina — ALEX Intelligence, 2026.
Wilmington’s intra-county income disparity is the narrowest in the state, with a 1.07x ratio between Pender and New Hanover counties. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a strategic advantage. Unlike markets where wealth is concentrated in one county, Wilmington’s balanced income distribution fosters stability, equitable growth, and inclusive development.
The full data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-wilmington-within-county-median-income
How does this cohesion impact real estate? It reduces volatility, strengthens community resilience, and attracts sustainable investment. In a state where income gaps often divide regions, Wilmington stands apart.
Most Economically Cohesive Counties in NC (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Wilmington (Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick) <- this market
#2 Asheville
#3 Charlotte
#4 Raleigh-Durham
#5 Greensboro
#6 Triangle
#7 Winston-Salem
#8 Fayetteville
#9 Hickory
#10 Durham
Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-wilmington-within-county-median-income
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies
Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al.
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Broker: Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC · License #565194-BB.
Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov
Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



