Seagate
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$303,225
$796
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Suburban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Stable
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms > 0-2 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+
Much higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Commute
Mostly nautical, Urban Sophisticates, Quiet and Hip & Trendy
11.9% 12% lower than U.S. average
Mostly owneroccupied
15 - 30 minutes
23% higher than U.S. median
Seagate Neighbor 4 bed
Executives
Long-term
Nautical
This family of four recently settled into their 1990s singlefamily home in the Seagate neighborhood of Wilmington. The family relocated to Wilmington for mom's new position as a research executive at PPD Downtown; dad
Neighbors
Average with U.S. average
Language & Ethnicity 93% English
6% Spanish
White > Hispanic > Scots-Irish ancestry > Mexican > Italian > Black > East Asian
chose to start his own financial investment practice from home. With both daughters now in elementary school
Age & Lifestyle Mixed > young singles (upwardly mobile) > families with children > seniors > college students
Income & Occupation Upper Middle Income
Executive, managerial & professional > sales & service > clerical, assistants & technical support > manufacturing & laborers
Childhood Poverty 18.1%
Higher than 58% of U.S. neighborhoods
and both parents in positions of long-term employment, they chose a home that could grow with their family for decades. With their spacious four-bedroom home, each daughter now has their own room while dad has his own home office. This additional space does not come at the expense of nearby convenience; mom's commute downtown is a mere fifteen minutes by car while dad can practice his swing at the neighborhood golf course. Plus, the whole family is minutes from exploring Wrightsville and Masonboro Islands by boat. However, these luxuries have come at the expense of strong communal amenities. This Seagate family wishes their daughters could safely bike to school and for a 'third space' where they could easily connect with their new neighbors.
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
Winter Park
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$158,302
$605
Density
Type of Homes
36% lower than U.S. median
Winter Park Neighbor
Suburban 2 bed
Entreprenuer
Short-term
Trendy
Roommates and best friends since freshman year at UNCW, this pair of recent graduates are ready to hit the ground running! They hope to never leave Wilmington’s unique lifestyle between its river and beaches; but
26% lower than U.S. median
Single-family > complexes/ high-rise apartments > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes > mobile homes
Neighbors Language & Ethnicity 92% English
8% Spanish
White > Hispanic > Irish ancestry > Mexican > Black > Mexican > Italian
Age & Lifestyle Young singles (upwardly mobile) > seniors > college students > families with children
Migration & Stability
Income & Occupation
Higher than 96% of U.S. neighborhoods
Lower Middle Income
Childhood Poverty
Manufacturing & laborers > sales & service > executive, managerial & professional > clerical, assistants & technical support
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
0-2 bedrooms > 3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+ > pre-1940
Higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Commute
Mostly Hip & Trendy
4.7% 65% lower than U.S. average
Mixed owners & renters
<15 minutes
21.9%
Higher than 64% of U.S. neighborhoods
they may need to relocate to cities with more career opportunities. Before they throw in the towel, they are forging their own path in founding their own Biotech startup. They chose to rent a two-bedroom singlefamily house in Winter Park due to the neighborhood’s low cost of living and proximity to their existing network of contacts at the university; its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is now a central aspect of this network. Winter Park also gives this pair a central location between the nightlife of Downtown and Wrightsville Beach’s Summer hangouts. For these motivated graduates, staying in Wilmington long-term depends entirely on the success of their Biotech startup. They wish for affordable office space accessible by bike and for closer ‘third spaces’ like coffee shops to network and meet with potential clients.
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
The Dub
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$224,282
$626
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Urban
Single-family > complexes/ highrises > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Higher than 99% of U.S. neighborhoods
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
0-2 bedrooms > 3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+
Higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Mostly Hip & Trendy
14.9% 10% higher than U.S. average
Average with U.S. median
‘The Dub’ Neighbor Apartment
Student
Short-term
Urban
This UNCW sophomore from Chapel Hill, NC was attracted to Wilmington for its beaches and stays for the school’s active and energizing atmosphere. After living
Neighbors
24% lower than U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 90% English, 4% Spanish, 1% Japanese
White > Hispanic > Scots-Irish ancestry > Mexican > Italian > Black > East Asian
in a dorm her freshman year, she chose to move to an inexpensive apartment complex in ‘The Dub’ to reduce
Age & Lifestyle Young singles (upwardly mobile) > college students > seniors
Income & Occupation Low Income
Sales & service > executive, managerial & professional > clerical, assistants & technical support > manufacturing & laborers
Childhood Poverty 44.3%
Higher than 89% of U.S. neighborhoods
Commute
her student loans; she plans to move again at the end of this year to live with new friends. She does not own a car; but regularly takes advantage of Seahawk Shuttle’s extensive routes to and from her classes, the grocery store, and her friends’ homes in nearby neighborhoods. She regularly visits Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, occasionally by WAVE transit buses.
This student wishes for a better ‘college town’ atmosphere near campus: coffee shops, music venues, and bars in walking distance. She also plans to leave Wilmington after completing her Bachelors degree due to the city’s limited career opportunities.
Mostly renters
< 15 minutes
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
New Center
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$118,165
$545
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Urban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Higher migration than 95.5% of U.S. neighborhoods
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
0-2 bedrooms > 3-4 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+ > pre-1940
Average with U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Mostly hip & trendy, walkable
12.5% Average with U.S. average
52% lower than U.S. median
New Center Neighbor Apartment
Training
Short-term
Low rent
Recently engaged to his longterm girlfriend, this New Center neighbor is working towards financial security for his future family. He is a Wilmington native who has worked in various sales and service positions since
Neighbors
34% lower than U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 84% English, 10% Spanish, 1% Russian
White > Black > Hispanic > Mexican > Irish > Italian > East Asian > Puerto Rican
graduating high school. He currently works in a retail sales position at a nearby shopping center to cover living expenses and tuition at Cape Fear Community College
Age & Lifestyle Young singles (upwardly mobile) > college students > mixed ages > families > seniors
Income & Occupation Low Income
Sales & service workers > executive, managerial & professional > clerical, assistants & technical support > manufacturing & laborers
Childhood Poverty 48.8%
Higher than 92% of U.S. neighborhoods
Commute
downtown. At CFCC, he is completing their Surgical Technology program and hopes to land a job at one of New Hanover Regional Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals after graduation. He walks to work and regularly drives to class. This newly-engaged young man chose the New Center neighborhood for its low cost-of-living; but, his stay in New Center is only temporary until he and his fiancĂŠ find a more stable community in the city to start their family. When not working, studying, or preparing for his wedding, this New Center neighbor participates in local triathlons. He wishes for safer and more extensive biking and running trails throughout the city to train on. He would not mind a short commute to these trails; but would prefer to live close to them.
Mostly renters
< 15 minutes
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
Wilshire
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$130,049
$716
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Urban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Higher than 97% of U.S. neighborhoods
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
0-2 bedrooms > 3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+ > pre-1940
Higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Mostly hip & trendy, walkable
8.7% 36% lower than U.S. average
48% lower than U.S. median
Wilshire Neighbor Granny flat
Actress
Renter
Film scene
This Wilshire neighbor moved to Wilmington as a UNCW student but walked away from her academic career in pursuit of her dream to become an actress. She is excited to be part of a growing film scene; but
Neighbors
13% lower than U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 86% English, 9% Spanish
White > Black > Hispanic > Mexican > Irish > Italian > East Asian > Puerto Rican
has difficulties finding acting work when most of the city’s films are big box-office films. Until she can find more steady acting work, she takes parts in some local
Age & Lifestyle Young singles (upwardly mobile) > college students > mixed ages > seniors > families with children
Income & Occupation Low Income
Sales & service workers > executive, managerial & professional > manufacutoring & labor > clerical, assistants & technical support
Childhood Poverty 72.6%
Higher than 99% of U.S. neighborhoods
Commute
indie films and works at Wired on Wrightsville, a small coffee shop in the Wilshire neighborhood. She enjoys the casual urban vibe along Wrightsville Avenue where she can bike to work and friends’ homes. While she wants to stay in the Wilshire neighborhood, she knows most of Wilmington’s film scene is Downtown. If her financial situation improves, she would likely move Downtown. For now, she rents a small apartment over an established neighbor’s garage. For this aspiring actress to remain in the Wilshire neighborhood, she hopes for either a closer film scene or more reliable public transportation between her neighborhood and downtown. She also wishes for more ‘third spaces’ to network with other locals in the film industry.
Mostly renters
15 - 30 minutes
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
Oleander
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$248,131
$742
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Income & Occupation
Suburban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Stable
Upper Middle Income
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
Childhood Poverty
0-2 bedrooms > 3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+
Higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Commute
Mostly Hip & Trendy, Urban Sophisticates and Quiet
10.1% 25% lower than U.S. average
Mixed owners & renters
< 15 minutes
Average with U.S. median
Oleander Neighbor Doctors
Hindi
Long-term
Privacy
This newly-wed couple met in medical school at Duke University and are completing their residencies at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. They chose the
Neighbors
10% lower than U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 94% English, 4% Spanish, 2% Hindi
White > Hispanic > Scots-Irish ancestry > Mexican > Italian > Black > East Asian
Oleander neighborhood for its proximity to Downtown, beaches, and hospitals with plenty of privacy. As 2nd
Age & Lifestyle Young singles - upwardly mobile > mixed ages > seniors > families with children > college students
Executive, managerial & professional > sales & service > manufacturing & labor > clerical, assistants & technical
2.9%
Lower than 80% of U.S. neighborhoods
generation immigrants from India, they remain close to their extended Indian family, who often visit. So, their three bedroom single-family rental provides plenty of space for their guests. After completing their residencies, this young couple intends to stay and work in the Oleander neighborhood of Wilmington.
While commuting by car is not a problem for this couple, they wish for improved public transportation options around Wilmington for their visiting relatives. When they do choose to start their family, they hope to live in a location where their kids may safely bike and play.
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
Pine Valley
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$200,931
$781
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Suburban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Stable
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
3-4 bedrooms > 0-2 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 1940-1969 > 2000+
Much higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Commute
Mostly nautical, Urban Sophisticates, Quiet and Hip & Trendy
11.9% 12% lower than U.S. average
Mixed owners & renters
15 - 30 minutes
18% lower than U.S. median
Pine Valley Neighbor Young Family
Close Proximity
Stable Family
Child Focus
The parents of this Pine Valley family value the well-being of their daughters more than anything. They chose the Pine Valley neighborhood of Wilmington for its safe
Neighbors
Average with U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 95% English, 2.1% German
White > Irish > Black > East Asian > Hispanic > Italian > Mexican
stability and proximity to the city’s best schools. They’ve enrolled their daughters in Cape Fear Academy, a
Age & Lifestyle Mixed > young singles (upwardly mobile) > families with children > college students
Income & Occupation Middle Income
Executive > managerial & professional > clerical, assistants & technical support > sales & service workers > manufacturing & laborers
Childhood Poverty 0%
Lower than 99% of U.S. neighborhoods
renowned private K-12 school minutes from their front door. While their girls are in class, dad is a realtor and mom teaches art classes at Cameron Art Museum; these careers give this couple flexibility around their girls’ schedules. During Summer break, the family is minutes away from UNCW’s many summer camps with topics from swimming to marine science.
This family-focused couple loves their neighborhood; but as their girls become teenagers, they worry about their girls’ lack of mobility without cars. They wish for bike paths and neighborhood ‘third spaces’ for their girls to safely meet with friends.
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car
Holly Tree
LoCo Neighbors Neighborhood Median Home Value
Average Rent
$222,037
$947
Density
Type of Homes
Migration & Stability
Urban
Single-family > mobile homes > small apartment buildings > townhouses / attached homes
Stable
Size of Homes
Age of Homes
Education Level
3-4 bedrooms > 4-5 bedrooms > 0-2 bedrooms
1970-1999 > 2000+ > 1940-1969
Much higher than U.S. Avg.
Character
Vacancy Rate
Homeownership
Commute
Mostly Urban Sophisticates, Hip & Trendy
7.5% 44% lower than U.S. average
Mostly owneroccupied
15 - 30 minutes
10% lower than U.S. median
Holly Tree Neighbor Seniors
Retired
Long-term
Kid friendly
This retired couple from New Jersy settled in the Holly Tree neighborhood of Wilmington as a comfortable place to spend the rest of their lives. They chose the
Neighbors
15% higher than U.S. median
Language & Ethnicity 95% English
White > Irish > Black > Italian > Hispanic > East Asian
Holly Tree neighborhood for a combination of proximity and kid-friendly qualities. Its proximity to Carolina Beach gives this couple hassle-free access to natural beauty and recreation without the high cost-of-living of the Wrightsville Beach area. This neighborhood also has plenty of children for their granddaughter to play with when she visits on school breaks. When this couple becomes unable to care for themselves, nearby assisted living communities will allow an easy transition without moving to a new neighborhood.
As this couple ages, they are increasingly concerned about their mobility options without the ability to drive their own car. This couple hopes for a more extensive and safer public transportation system in their neighborhood and throughout the city.
Age & Lifestyle Young singles (upwardly mobile) > seniors > families with children > college students
Income & Occupation Upper Middle Income
Executive > managerial & professional > sales & service > clerical, assistants & technical support > government employees
Childhood Poverty 16.1%
Higher than 54% of U.S. neighborhoods
(shorter than U.S. average) Commute by car