Investor-grade market analytics for Wilmington, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$432,492
-0.9% year-over-year
4.7%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 7% nationally
In-migrants avg $83,555 AGI vs out-migrants $63,051
Opportunity Zone Market
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Wilmington, NC is experiencing a correction with -0.9% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.87x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+890 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (60/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 4.69% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Wilmington, NC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (80/100). The composite climate risk score of 60/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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