Best suburbs in Wilmington
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- Population: 6,583
- Median home value: $442,300
- Median rental price: $1,304
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Myrtle Grove Christian School (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $442,300
- Median rental price: $1,304
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Myrtle Grove Christian School (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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- Population: 5,858
- Median home value: $247,400
- Median rental price: $1,205
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $247,400
- Median rental price: $1,205
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#4. Silver Lake, North Carolina
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- Population: 16,672
- Median home value: $254,700
- Median rental price: $1,588
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $254,700
- Median rental price: $1,588
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Murraysville, North Carolina
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- Population: 2,848
- Median home value: $966,200
- Median rental price: $2,013
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $966,200
- Median rental price: $2,013
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Coastal Christian High School (grade B), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#2. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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- Population: 8,699
- Median home value: $404,900
- Median rental price: $1,886
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−), St. Mark Catholic School (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $404,900
- Median rental price: $1,886
- Top schools nearby: Isaac M. Bear High School (grade A+), Wilmington Early College High School (grade A), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Cape Fear Academy (grade A+), Wilmington Christian Academy (grade B−), St. Mark Catholic School (grade unavailable)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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