Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 #1 of 15 NC metros on 5-year HPI growth — ALEX Intelligence 2026. Wilmington’s in-migration held flat at 1.0% between 2021-22 and 2022-23 — not a sign of decline, but of maturity. This stability, drawn from IRS county-to-county migration data, reveals a market that has settled into sustainable growth, balancing supply and demand without volatility. For real estate investors, this is not stagnation — it’s a competitive edge. Unlike markets chasing hyper-growth, Wilmington’s equilibrium supports long-term value, consistent rental yields, and resilience in the face of climate and economic shifts. Year-Over-Year Households Moving In (2021-22 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wilmington market — Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, NC <- this market #2 Cumberland County, NC #3 York County, SC #4 Morris County, NJ #5 Gaston County, NC Year-Over-Year Households Moving In (2021-22 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wilmington market — Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, NC <- this market #2 Cumberland County, NC #3 York County, SC #4 Morris County, NJ #5 Gaston County, NC Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-08-wilmington-mig-trend-in-total 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