Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #1 Oldest City by Median Age in the Wilmington Market — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. St. James leads with a median age of 68 years, not as a sign of decline, but as a marker of deep community stability and enduring real estate value. This is not just an aging population—it’s a capital-rich, low-turnover ecosystem where tenure equals resilience. How does demographic maturity shape long-term market health? How do we measure 'value' beyond price? The data from ALEX Intelligence shows that in St. James, the oldest city in the region, longevity is the ultimate competitive advantage. This ranking is drawn directly from the ALEX Intelligence report published today: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-23-wilmington-median-age-place-mkt. How does this compare to other markets? Let’s discuss. Oldest Cities by Median Age in the Wilmington Market (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 St. James <- this market #2 Carolina Shores #3 Oak Island #4 Carolina Beach #5 Porters Neck #6 Leland #7 Boiling Spring Lakes #8 Ogden #9 Silver Lake #10 Myrtle Grove Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-23-wilmington-median-age-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