Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

St. James leads North Carolina in owner occupancy with a 96.4% rate—what does this mean for the region’s future? This data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s 2024 American Community Survey analysis, reveals a market where homeownership is not a transaction, but a legacy. James is defined by continuity. This is not a sign of stagnation—it’s a strategic advantage. The full report is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-17-wilmington-owner-share-place-mkt Owner Occupancy Rate, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 St. James — 96.4% #2 Carolina Shores — 94.7% #3 Oak Island — 89.7% #4 Ogden — 88.6% #5 Carolina Beach — 84.4% #6 Myrtle Grove — 83.6% #7 Porters Neck — 82.6% #8 Silver Lake — 82.2% #9 Boiling Spring Lakes — 81.6% #10 Leland — 80.6% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Edward Orde (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53192896; Slide 2: Tnewman39 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=48456376; Slide 3: DiscoA340 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=128290061; Slide 4: Mikeiamunion21 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=55281962 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-17-wilmington-owner-share-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