What does housing cost in Wilmington in 2026?

Housing in Wilmington runs to about €1,121 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Wilmington?

Asking rent in Wilmington stands at 1,311 €/month.

What are property prices in Wilmington?

To buy in Wilmington, expect 350,300 €.

Cost of Living in Wilmington, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Wilmington — 2026

Wilmington has 118,578 residents and lies in Caroline du Nord. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,121 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 299,427 €. Median income is 54,620 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 25% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Wilmington

Rent

Median rent: 1,121 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 299,427 €

Income

Median household income: 54,620 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,155 €/year

Quality of life — Wilmington

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

32,1 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,7 %

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