Wilmington is located in New Hanover County: this county is surrounded on two sides by water, the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Historical Downtown Wilmington is one of the most alluring parts of the city. This riverfront area features a collection of beautifully preserved and maintained historic buildings and homes. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Screen Gem Studios are two large factors in persons relocating to our area. The film industry is very important to our city and hundreds of movies have been filmed over the past 20 years. Wilmington is growing at a rapid pace and is now one of the largest port cities on the East Coast.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is just over an hour and a half drive south on Highway 17. One can reach the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, in about two hours depending on traffic. The commute in Wilmington varies with season. Like any large city, morning and afternoon rush hours are heavier with travelers. For the most part, you can get to anywhere in the city limits in about 20 minutes.
Some major subdivisions well-known to Wilmington are Landfall, Bradley Creek, the Historic District, Masonboro Loop, Moneky Junction, Forest Hills, and Porter's Neck.
Demographics
- Population in 2000: 75,838
- Median household income in 2005 = $36,904
- Median Age = 34.1 years
- Median house value 2005 = $168,000
- Median Property Taxes Paid in 2005 = $1,405
- Average High Temperature in Summer: 90F
- Average Low Temperature in Summer: 72F
- Average High Temperature in Winter: 60F
- Average Low Temperature in Winter: 38F
- Annual Rain: 57.1 inches
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