Wilmington, NC, rich history on the Cape Fear coast
As a city nearly 300 years old, Wilmington, North Carolina, is surprising for its fresh attitudes toward a progressive future. Richly steeped in U.S. history, Wilmington has a sure eye on economic progress and a family-friendly community. Those interested in Wilmington real estate will find shining new suburbs as well as historic grande dames in long-established neighborhoods. Wilmington is a great place to work, live and play in one of the prettiest coastal areas of the state.
Wilmington Fast Facts
- Population: 78,540
- Median Household Income: $35,129
- Median Home Value: $200,800
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Wilmington is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Wilmington workers is 18 minutes. Wilmington has access to many transportation options including bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Wilmington International Airport and the Albert J. Ellis Airport.
Wilmington Employment
Major employers in the Wilmington area include the New Hanover Health Network, New Hanover County Schools, General Electric, University of North Carolina Wilmington, New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Verizon Wireless, Progress Energy, Wal-Mart, PPD, Inc., International Paper, Corning Inc., Cape Fear Community College and aaiPharma.
Wilmington School Districts
The students of Wilmington are served by 34 public schools and 18 private schools. There are also four colleges and universities in the Wilmington area.
Wilmington Attractions
- Airattractione Gardens
- Cape Fear Museum
- Cape Fear Serpentarium
- EUE Screen Gems
- North Caroattractionna Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Greenfield Lake
- New Hanover County Extension Service Arboretum
- USS North Caroattractionna Memorial
- Brunswick Town State Historic Site
- Fort Fisher
- Moores Creek National Battlefield
Wilmington Parks and Recreation
- Airattractione Gardens
- Cape Fear Museum
- Cape Fear Serpentarium
- EUE Screen Gems
- North Caroattractionna Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Greenfield Lake
- New Hanover County Extension Service Arboretum
- USS North Caroattractionna Memorial
- Brunswick Town State Historic Site
- Fort Fisher
- Moores Creek National Battlefield