Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #1 Median Home Value in the Wilmington Market — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. St. James, not Wilmington, is the true epicenter of high-value real estate in the Cape Fear region. This ranking, based on the latest U.S. Census 5-Year Estimates (2024 vintage), shows St. James leading with a median home value of $636,800—surpassing even Carolina Beach and Porters Neck. How does this compare to other top markets? Here, value is not built on growth, but on limitation. Top Cities by Median Home Value in the Wilmington Metro (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 St. James <- this market #2 Porters Neck #3 Carolina Beach #4 Ogden #5 Oak Island #6 Myrtle Grove #7 Hampstead #8 Leland #9 Wilmington #10 Silver Lake Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-wilmington-home-value-place-mkt 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