Wilmington, the county seat of New Hanover County, was incorporated in 1739 and was originally situated on seven hills located on the east side of the Cape Fear River. It was named in honor of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was a patron of North Carolina’s Governor at the time. To this day, visitors are reminded of its rich history by the grand old homes and tree-lined boulevards making Wilmington one of the most beautiful small cities in the south.

This charming port city is located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Although not just a tourist town, Wilmington has become a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual events such as Riverfest and the Azalea Festival, and numerous championship golf courses. In addition, nearby Wrightsville Beach is a Mecca for sailors, surfers, sunbathers, beachcombers and seafood lovers.

With tons of activities available for all ages, not one person could ever be bored in this beautiful city. Families will like the abundance of fun activities such as visiting the aquarium, zoo, Water Park or taking historical horse drawn tours. Adults of all ages will love the frequent and large festivals, as well as the exciting nightlife. Not to mention the variety of sporting events available to see. With the University of North Carolina at Wilmington around the corner and multiple professional and semi-professional athletic teams, you'll never be short of teams to cheer on. If you love to shop, you will love the historic shopping district, with a multitude of unique and privately owned stores. And if you get hungry while you are enjoying all Wilmington has to offer, you will certainly never be short of excellent places to stop and have a gourmet meal, as Wilmington has some of the best restaurants in the nation.

Wilmington boasts a strong and growing economy, which has attracted many large companies to move to the area. The schools in Wilmington are some of the best in the nation. The primary schools consistently rate high on all national educational standards. For those interested in higher education there are plenty of options available as well. Those options include: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, with the fifth best marine biology program in the world, and the award winning Cape Fear Community College, where degrees can be obtained a variety of excellent options.

Wilmington is a large city with a small town feel. The history of Wilmington gives its residents a reason to be proud. You'll be proud too, when you choose to relocate to this fabulous city. Let us help!

Housing Cost

Home prices start at $200,000

Demographics

The city has more than 65,000 residents. Wilmington covers 41.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level.

Climate

Wilmington, NC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 35.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Wilmington is 57.07 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 7.62 Inches.

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