Wilmington, NC
Population 118,578 · Wilmington, NC MSA. Moving to or from Wilmington? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
118,578
Cost of living (RPP)
96.422
Annual avg temp
64°F
Typical home
$416,159
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $63,900 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $350,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,311/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.15 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 96.422 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 87.902, goods 96.621, services 93.215. Source: BEA, Wilmington, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
64°F
January low
36°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
0.9"
Annual precipitation 60.1". Station: WILMINGTON INTL AP, NC US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$416,159
ZHVI YoY
-1.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,651/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Wilmington, NC
Total employment (MSA)
142,780
Median wage (annual)
$43,250
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 17,880 | $27,660 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,320 | $38,760 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15,960 | $34,860 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 11,580 | $35,690 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 10,220 | $76,440 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Fayetteville, NC 98 mi · 2h 17m Raleigh, NC 132 mi · 2h 29m Cary, NC 138 mi · 2h 39m Durham, NC 153 mi · 2h 52m Charleston, SC 174 mi · 4h 3m North Charleston, SC 182 mi · 4h 9m Charlotte, NC 201 mi · 4h 10m Concord, NC 201 mi · 4h 16m Columbia, SC 207 mi · 4h 9m Greensboro, NC 209 mi · 3h 59m