Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #1 Destination for Out-Moving Households — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Wilmington isn’t losing people to the hills or the coast—it’s sending them to Wake County, NC, where 763 households relocated from the Cape Fear region in 2022–23. This isn’t a brain drain. It’s a strategic talent funnel. This data, from ALEX Intelligence’s latest migration report, reveals a new regional hierarchy in North Carolina: the coast is a residential gateway, not a final destination. Wake County is the real destination hub—drawing professionals for jobs, education, and infrastructure. For real estate investors and operators, this means Wilmington’s market stability isn’t just about supply and demand. It’s about being the origin point of a regional talent network. Read the full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-17-wilmington-mig-out-dest Top Counties Receiving Households from Wilmington (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wake County, NC <- this market #2 Onslow County, NC #3 Mecklenburg County, NC #4 Horry County, SC #5 Columbus County, NC #6 Guilford County, NC #7 Duplin County, NC #8 Durham County, NC #9 Buncombe County, NC #10 Johnston County, NC Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-17-wilmington-mig-out-dest 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