Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #1 for Highest-Income Households Moving to a North Carolina County — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Wilmington is now the top destination in North Carolina for the highest-earning households in the nation, with arrivals from Fairfax County, VA averaging $191,400 in income. This isn’t just relocation — it’s a strategic shift in wealth distribution. For context: The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive analysis of IRS migration flows, 2022-23, published September 20, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-20-wilmington-mig-in-agi How does this compare to other NC markets? Asheville and Charlotte trail behind, but Wilmington’s inbound wealth profile is unmatched. What does this mean for your portfolio? Highest-Income Households Moving to North Carolina Counties (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wilmington (Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender) <- this market #2 Asheville #3 Charlotte #4 Durham #5 Raleigh #6 Greensboro #7 Triangle #8 Winston-Salem #9 New Bern #10 Fayetteville Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-20-wilmington-mig-in-agi 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