Living in New Hanover County, North Carolina

New Hanover County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 220,358, part of the Wilmington, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,797/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $412K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

New Hanover County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a moderately educated workforce (41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.