Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

🏆 #1 of 6 Wilmington metro counties, #1 of 14 North Carolina counties — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Wilmington’s migration advantage isn’t just growing—it’s leading North Carolina in household inflows. The city gained 3,358 households through migration between 2022 and 2023, the highest net gain among all North Carolina counties and the top in the Wilmington metro. This isn’t a temporary spike—it’s a structural shift. Intelligence, October 9, 2026 — https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-wilmington-mig-net-total How does this inflow shape housing supply, regulatory capacity, and long-term market resilience? The data shows it’s not just about volume—it’s about quality, sustainability, and the ability to absorb growth without compromising stability. What does this mean for future development in the Cape Fear region? Net Migration in Households (2022–23) in the Wilmington Metro (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wilmington — New Hanover County <- this market #2 Brunswick County #3 Pender County Net Migration in Households (2022–23) Among North Carolina Counties (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Wilmington — New Hanover County <- this market #2 Wake County #3 Cumberland County #4 Forsyth County #5 Guilford County #6 Johnston County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-09-wilmington-mig-net-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