Coastal Living at Its Finest

Wilmington is situated in southeastern North Carolina along the Cape Fear River. It is approximately 130 miles southeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and about 80 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Wilmington is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Wilmington is known for its historic downtown, beautiful riverwalk and gateway to the beaches of the Cape Fear Coast. It's also home to the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. Furthermore, it has been a popular filming location, hosting numerous movies and television shows like One Tree Hill and Dawson's Creek.

Wilmington is very close to several well-known beaches. Wrightsville Beach, one of the most popular, is about 10 minutes east of downtown Wilmington. Kure Beach (15.5 miles), Carolina Beach (12.3 miles), Oak Island (35 miles) and Topsail Island (38.7 miles). 

The distances to the beaches mentioned above were estimated using Google Maps. 

Wilmington was named in honor of Spencer Compton, the 1st Earl of Wilmington, who was a patron of North Carolina's Governor at the time, Gabriel Johnston, in 1740, one year after the city's foundation.

Yes, compared to many coastal cities, homes in Wilmington are affordable. New construction homes by LGI are available in the Wilmington area from $200 and $300s. 

Wilmington has established industries offering agriculture, oil & gas, mining, construction, retail, utilities and transportation jobs. Growing sectors include healthcare, education, finance and film production. 

Some of the largest employers in Wilmington are Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD, Inc.), Bank of America Financial Center, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Lowe's, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Interroll, Alcami, nCino, Live Oak Bank, CastleBranch, University of North Carolina Wilmington and Alcami. New Hanover County Public Schools employ over 3,500 people. 

Yes, Wilmington is a port city. The Port of Wilmington, managed by the North Carolina State Ports Authority, handles a variety of cargo and contributes significantly to the local and state economy. It's a deep-water port of 308 acres of land where the Delaware and Christina Rivers merge. 

Wilmington is about 117 miles southeast of Raleigh, 136 miles southeast of Durham, 169 miles east of Greensboro, 183 miles southeast of Charlotte, 199 miles southwest of Chesapeake, 204 miles southwest of , 213 miles southwest of Virginia Beach and 328 miles south of our nation's capital, Washington D.C.

Visitors to Wilmington are drawn to its historic district, beautiful riverwalk, and nearby beaches. The city's more famous attractions are the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, Bellamy Mansion Museum, Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and Airlie Gardens.

Purchasing a new construction home from LGI Homes provides the advantage of a move-in-ready home and a simplified buying process. LGI residences offer unmatched value and superior quality. Every new home includes low-E dual pane vinyl windows, energy-efficient appliances, a chef-ready kitchen, upgraded flooring and countertops, integrated technology, and many more designer upgrades at no extra cost to homebuyers. These beautiful homes also include a structural warranty. 

The time frame for purchasing a new home can vary greatly depending on many factors unique to every homebuyer. However, some builders like LGI Homes have a simple buying process and an efficient business model; qualified buyers can move into their new home in as little as 30 to 45 days. 

Wilmington has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are mild and average 1 inch of snow; temperatures rarely drop below freezing during the coldest months. Summers are humid and hot, with high temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s (Fahrenheit).