Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

North Carolina supplies more of the Wilmington market’s inbound migration than any other state — 63.5% of new households arrive from within the state. This isn't just a demographic trend; it's a regional leadership signal. The Cape Fear coast is becoming the preferred destination for North Carolinians, not just a coastal escape. This internal migration dominance reflects deep economic and lifestyle alignment, supported by state investments in education, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The full data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-28-wilmington-mig-state-leader What does this internal migration leadership mean for real estate, workforce planning, and long-term regional strategy? Let’s discuss. Share of Arriving Households From One State, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 North Carolina — 5,314 #2 New York — 527 #3 South Carolina — 479 #4 Virginia — 365 #5 New Jersey — 268 #6 California — 240 #7 Florida — 220 #8 Pennsylvania — 149 #9 Maryland — 136 #10 Connecticut — 131 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: DiscoA340 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=141451909; Slide 2: DiscoA340 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=128290209; Slide 3: Wm.fridrich (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=51216393; Slide 4: DiscoA340 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=141451897 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-28-wilmington-mig-state-leader 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