Wilmington, NC
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Wilmington market is currently stabilizing, as indicated by a pending ratio of 0.45. While median listing prices have seen a year-over-year decline of 5.5% to $471,489, active listings are showing modest growth. This suggests an evolving equilibrium between supply and demand dynamics.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Sep 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Wilmington market right now.
Inventory levels are expanding with active listings up 3.1% year-over-year, alongside a 7.5% year-over-year increase in new listings. Median listing prices have experienced a decline of 5.5% over the past year, reaching $471,489, yet month-over-month price changes show a slight contraction of 0.7%. The pending ratio holds at 0.45, reflecting a stable, balanced rate of absorption compared to supply.
“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Wilmington shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The current market reflects a more balanced negotiating environment. With a pending ratio of 0.45, the pace of transactions is moderate, easing inventory pressure relative to more competitive periods. Price adjustments are evident, as indicated by the 22.1% share of price-reduced listings, suggesting a need for price discipline from sellers.
The average listing price of $664,941 compared to the median of $471,489, coupled with a median $/sqft of $250, does not indicate a distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
4,016 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,262 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.6% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -1.1% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Wilmington, NC? Buyer Demand Index is running at 45%.
Wilmington, NC is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 45%
- Median Days on Market
- 71 days
- Inventory YoY
- +3%
Wilmington, NC is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Wilmington, NC
28451
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424 active · 65 DOM
28467
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362 active · 75 DOM
28461
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$547K
358 active · 68 DOM
28460
sneads ferry
$449K
347 active · 116 DOM
28465
oak island
$699K
232 active · 84 DOM
28469
ocean isle beach
$552K
214 active · 74 DOM
28422
bolivia
$332K
213 active · 79 DOM
28443
hampstead
$590K
212 active · 67 DOM
28445
holly ridge
$600K
207 active · 91 DOM
28412
wilmington
$435K
205 active · 63 DOM
28428
carolina beach
$688K
188 active · 92 DOM
28468
sunset beach
$394K
173 active · 79 DOM
28462
supply
$597K
167 active · 89 DOM
28401
wilmington
$376K
163 active · 86 DOM
28411
wilmington
$600K
147 active · 48 DOM
28403
wilmington
$406K
143 active · 48 DOM
28405
wilmington
$404K
134 active · 53 DOM
28409
wilmington
$583K
127 active · 60 DOM
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