Here's what it costs to live in Wilmington, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, while the typical home is valued around $383,800. Households earn a median of $66,738 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,738
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,395
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$383,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,144
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,513
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,659
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,178
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
120,805
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,592
Per month
Avg Home Value
$409,500
Census ACS
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
288
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.1%
What is the cost of living index for Wilmington?
The cost of living index for Wilmington is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $1,395 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Wilmington?
The median household income in Wilmington is $66,738 per year.
What is the median home value in Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $383,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Wilmington?
Air quality data for Wilmington is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Wilmington?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
