Wilmington, NC

Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.1%

Median Home Value

$432,492

↓ -0.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,691/mo

↑ +1.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+44.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$106,935

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,580

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.3

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

12 Months

↑ +2.1%

5-Year Price Trend

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