Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: Wilmington

Wilmington, NC ranks #4 in North Carolina on residential builders — 570 active construction firms in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of U.S. Census data. This is not just about volume; it’s about structural momentum. With more builders than Greensboro, Winston-Salem, or Fayetteville, Wilmington is building its own future — one that’s resilient, self-sustaining, and ahead of the curve. The source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-wilmington-istand-2361-msa How does a market with 570 builders compare to the one you’re in? Is your builder count keeping pace with demand, or falling behind? Residential Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC — 1,921 #2 Raleigh-Cary, NC — 1,217 #3 Asheville, NC — 573 #4 Wilmington, NC — 570 #5 Greensboro-High Point, NC — 478 #6 Winston-Salem, NC — 419 #7 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC — 360 #8 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC — 194 #9 Fayetteville, NC — 140 #10 Jacksonville, NC — 123 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Sanfranman59 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=8570181; Slide 2: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53877880; Slide 3: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53876171; Slide 4: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53876421 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-wilmington-istand-2361-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