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Best Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC.

Where to live along the Cape Fear coast — from barrier-island beach towns and Intracoastal estates to walkable historic blocks and master-planned river communities.

scotts hill village — Mungo Homes

Scotts Hill or Porters Neck: Which Is Better to Buy In?

Same Wilmington 28411 address, two counties: Scotts Hill taxes at 0.9250, Porters Neck at 0.3785. Entry is $280,000 against a $717,000 median.
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Brick storefronts along a downtown street in the Burgaw Historic District, Burgaw, North Carolina

What Does It Cost to Live in Burgaw, NC?

Houses asked a median $374,900 in October 2026, and in-town tax runs 1.47 percent. Cheaper house, highest rate in Pender County.
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The Holden Beach Fishing Pier reaching out over the surf at Holden Beach, North Carolina, with the wet strand and the pier pilings reflected in the sand at low tide

What Does It Cost to Own a Home on Holden Beach NC?

On the $974,000 median asking price, tax at 0.482 runs about $4,695 a year. Wind and flood insurance, not the tax line, decide the budget.
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Aerial view of The Cape in unincorporated New Hanover County, North Carolina, with the Cape Fear River and River Road along the left edge, curving streets and lagoons through the center, the wide bare corridors of the closed golf course winding between them, and Carolina Beach Road at right

What Is It Like Living in The Cape in Wilmington NC?

A quiet 1990s subdivision of about 700 lots, nine minutes from the Carolina Beach boardwalk. No shops inside it, and a closed golf course in the middle.
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An established suburban street of brick homes with mature trees at dusk

Forest Hills or Pine Valley: Which Is Better to Live In?

Forest Hills is closer in, older and wetter. Pine Valley is newer, drier and about $102,000 cheaper at the neighborhood median.
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The Charlotte, North Carolina skyline seen from the west side on a clear day.

How Does Wilmington’s Cost of Living Compare to Charlotte?

New Hanover's median listing price ran about 17 percent above Mecklenburg's in September 2026. Taxes land close to even and local incomes are lower.
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Aerial view of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, showing oceanfront homes, the fishing pier and the marsh behind the island.

How Bad Is Flood and Hurricane Risk in Carolina Beach?

More than half of Carolina Beach sits in a FEMA high-risk flood zone. The costliest recent flood there came from rain, not storm surge.
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Why Wilmington, NC Feels Like a Vacation All Year

Cost of Living in Wilmington NC: A Line-by-Line Breakdown

Housing is the line that decides your cost of living in Wilmington. Property taxes and insurance are where newcomers get surprised.
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Aerial view of the northern edge of King's Grant in Wilmington, North Carolina, showing the thirty-five acre lake at Smith Creek Park, the Gordon Road corridor, and the Interstate 40 interchange at left

How Much Do Homes Cost in King’s Grant, Wilmington NC?

King's Grant had 25 active listings from $250,000 to $498,500, median $390,000. The whole active list sits below the county median sale price.
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The United States Post Office building and parking lot in Supply, North Carolina

Which Is Better to Live In, Supply or Shallotte NC?

Shallotte buys you the errands and the town services. Supply buys you land, a smaller tax bill and a shorter drive to Holden Beach.
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