Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 Ranked #17 in U.S. Metro Payroll Growth — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Wilmington’s 1.5% 12-month job growth isn’t just a stat—it’s a signal of structural strength. While most coastal markets rely on seasonal demand or retiree inflows, Wilmington is building a real, durable economy. This is why homes in neighborhoods like Carolina Beach and downtown are holding value despite national softening. For investors and residents, this means long-term resilience: jobs create demand, demand supports prices, and stability attracts more talent. 12-Month Growth in Metropolitan Payroll Employment (August 2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #17 Wilmington, NC <- this market #1 Baton Rouge, LA #2 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC #3 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT #4 Spartanburg, SC #5 Wichita, KS #6 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR #7 Raleigh-Cary, NC #8 Lancaster, PA #9 Worcester, MA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-05-wilmington-lab-bls-payroll-growth-12m-msa 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