Housing & Real Estate — Wilmington, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 61,188 |
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| Occupied | 55,145 |
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| Vacant | 6,043 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 25,823 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 29,322 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $383,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$475,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,311/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,558/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 11,008 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 9,691 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 9,555 |
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| Built before 1960 | 12,993 |
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| Median Year Built | 1987 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
