Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

Wilmington ranks #3 of 15 North Carolina metros on home value to income ratio — a rare balance in today’s volatile market. While Asheville leads at 5.2x and Durham-Chapel Hill ties at 4.7x, Wilmington holds firm with a ratio that reflects local income strength, not market distortion. This isn’t affordability by accident — it’s the outcome of sustained job growth in healthcare, education, and tourism, as reported by the UNCW Cameron School of Business. The Richmond Fed notes that elevated mortgage rates have stabilized, reducing speculative pressure and supporting a sustainable market. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-01-wilmington-standing-value-to-income-msa. How does your market compare? Is your city’s housing ratio more reflective of income growth or inflation? Let’s discuss. Home Value to Income Ratio, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Asheville — 5.2x #2 Durham-Chapel Hill — 4.7x #3 Wilmington — 4.7x #4 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia — 4.3x #5 Raleigh-Cary — 4.2x #6 Pinehurst-Southern Pines — 4.1x #7 Burlington — 3.7x #8 Greenville — 3.6x #9 Winston-Salem — 3.5x #10 Greensboro-High Point — 3.5x Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Sanfranman59 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=8570185; Slide 2: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53850432; Slide 3: Jason W. Smith (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=18641611; Slide 4: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=86106989 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-01-wilmington-standing-value-to-income-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