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Best Places to Live in Wilmington Metro Area, North Carolina

Ranked #38 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #104 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #172 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #233 Best Green Cities

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Population:361,275
Pop. Change:32%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Wilmington Metro Area
County:New Hanover, Brunswick, ... 3 more
City:Wilmington, Masonboro, ... 43 more
Zip Code:28410, 28412, ... 36 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Wilmington, North Carolina Metro Area

As of 2011, Wilmington Metro Area's population is 361,275 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 31.71 percent.

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The median home cost in Wilmington Metro Area is $200,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.29 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Wilmington Metro Area's cost of living is 6.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Wilmington Metro Area public schools spend $4,497 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Wilmington Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Wilmington Metro Area is 9.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Wilmington Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.98 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Wilmington Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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