Coastal NC charm; hurricanes on the risk ledger. Median home price runs about $449K with an effective property tax near 0.82% — roughly $3,682/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Wilmington
Median home price
$449K
Effective property tax
0.82%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
8/10
Summer comfort
6/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
6/10
Healthcare
4/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
2/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.