Wilmington City Property Records in North Carolina

In Wilmington, Massachusetts, property records typically include ownership details, parcel maps, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and some permit or land-use information. Users can access official assessment and parcel information through the Town of Wilmington Board of Assessors, while property tax billing and payment records are available from the Town of Wilmington Treasurer/Collector’s Office. Recorded land documents—such as deeds, mortgages, plans, and liens—are maintained by the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds. For registered land or title matters, users may also need records connected to the Massachusetts Land Court. Permit and building-related records may be available through the Town of Wilmington Building Department. These official sources provide the most reliable legal records for verifying ownership, valuation, encumbrances, and property history.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$63,900
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$350,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,522
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.72%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,311 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
47%
Population
Population:
118,578

Wilmington Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Wilmington, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime is shown through murders, robberies, and assaults, while property crime is shown through total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The data lists 7 murders, 91 robberies, and 449 assaults among the violent crimes. For property crimes, it lists 4,397 total property crimes, 452 burglaries, and 390 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category. Users can use them to see which types of crime appear in the data for Wilmington and how frequently each one was reported.

Robberies
Robberies:
91
Burglary
Burglary:
452
Murder
Murder:
7
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
390
Theft
Theft:
3555
Assault
Assault:
449
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
57

What Is the Population Profile of Wilmington

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmington, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 70% (82,869 people), followed by Black residents at 15% (17,561 people) and Hispanic residents at 9% (10,604 people). Two + Races (4%, 4,693 people) and Asian (1%, 1,515 people) are also listed, along with Other Race (0.92%), American Indian (0.19%), and Pacific Islander (0.01%).

White
70%
82,869
Black
15%
17,561
Hispanic
9%
10,604
Two + Races
4%
4,693
Asian
1%
1,515
Other Race
0.92%
1,097
American Indian
0.19%
221
Pacific Islander
0.01%
17

Wilmington, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina A-

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Wilmington. The three highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A), Access to Coffee Shops (A), and Access to Restaurants (A). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A-), Commute (A-), Jobs (B-), and Housing (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Wilmington.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Wilmington

Wilmington's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (29%), High School (18%), and Some College (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
29%
High School
18%
Some College
13%
Associate Degree
11%
Masters Degree
11%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Wilmington's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (31%), followed by 2000 - Present (30%) and 1960 - 1979 (17%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
31%
2000 - Present
30%
1960 - 1979
17%
1940 - 1959
12%
Before 1939
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wilmington's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (34%) and 1 Bedroom (12%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
34%
1 Bedroom
12%
4 Bedrooms
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Wilmington's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), 18 - 24 (16%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
18 - 24
16%
25 - 34
14%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
12%
45 - 54
11%
Under 10
8%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Wilmington

Wilmington's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $350,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,311 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wilmington's dynamic real estate landscape.

Wilmington Assessor Office

New Hanover County Tax Department

Street:
230 Government Center Drive
City:
Wilmington
County:
New Hanover
State:
NC
Zip Code:
28403
Phone:
910-798-7300
Fax:
910-798-7807
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM)

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