Forbes Magazine ranked Wilmington number 38 out of the 200 Best Places for Careers and Businesses 2007
CNN Money ranked Wilmington NC number 7 out of the Top 10 'Where to Buy Now' Cities

Median Home Price
2006: $217,000
2011: $297,000

 

Population
2006: 325,000
2011: 361,000

 

Per Capita Income
2006: $30,500
2011: $38,300

 

 

  

Wilmington Economic Overview

Wilmington experienced staggering growth in the 1990s, ranking at one point as the second fastest growing city in the country, behind only Las Vegas. The new century appears poised to reflect similar results. Economists have forecasted growth in the Greater Wilmington area to be the strongest in the state between 2004-2010, averaging 7%. Policom, an independent economic research firm that specializes in analyzing local and state economies, has ranked Wilmington as the 41st strongest economy in the United States, and delivered an "A" rating for economic outlook.

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