Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

Wilmington, NC ranks #6 of 15 North Carolina metros in accommodation establishments—106 total—according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 County Business Patterns data, as published by ALEX Intelligence on November 3, 2026. This is not just about hotels; it’s about economic depth. The city’s robust hospitality infrastructure signals sustained demand, resilience in the face of national volatility, and a real estate market anchored in long-term, diversified growth. How does this compare to other coastal cities in the state? What does it imply for residential development in infill zones? Share your insights. Accommodation Establishments, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC — 458 #2 Raleigh-Cary, NC — 241 #3 Asheville, NC — 198 #4 Greensboro-High Point, NC — 169 #5 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC — 113 #6 Wilmington, NC — 106 #7 Winston-Salem, NC — 89 #8 Fayetteville, NC — 76 #9 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC — 52 #10 Jacksonville, NC — 39 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53838026; Slide 2: Edward Orde (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53165156; Slide 3: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=86108426; Slide 4: Edward Orde (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53169549 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-wilmington-istand-721-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