Wrightsville Beach City Property Records in North Carolina

Wrightsville Beach property records document ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, plats, liens, tax assessments, and parcel characteristics for real estate in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Users can access recorded deeds, deeds of trust, plats, and related land instruments through the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. Property tax values, parcel ownership details, and assessment information are available from the New Hanover County Tax Department, often through the county’s online property search or GIS tools. Mapping, zoning, floodplain, and land-use information may be available through New Hanover County Geographic Information Systems and the Town of Wrightsville Beach Planning and Parks Department. For legal proceedings affecting property—such as foreclosures, estates, judgments, or civil filings—users may consult the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court. These official sources provide the most reliable access to Wrightsville Beach property information for research, due diligence, title review, and local compliance.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$167,273
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$1,041,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$4,928
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.47%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,892 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
81%
Population
Population:
2,679

Wrightsville Beach Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Wrightsville Beach, 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 0 murders, 2 robberies, and 3 assaults among the violent crimes. For property crimes, it lists 88 total property crimes, 16 burglaries, and 1 motor vehicle theft.

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 Wrightsville Beach and how frequently each one was reported.

Robberies
Robberies:
2
Burglary
Burglary:
16
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
1
Theft
Theft:
71
Assault
Assault:
3
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Wrightsville Beach

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrightsville Beach, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 94% (2,525 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 3% (79 people) and Two + Races at 2% (47 people). Black (0.56%, 15 people) and Asian (0.48%, 13 people) residents are also listed, while Other Race, American Indian, and Pacific Islander each show 0 residents.

White
94%
2,525
Hispanic
3%
79
Two + Races
2%
47
Black
0.56%
15
Asian
0.48%
13
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Wrightsville Beach, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina A

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Wrightsville Beach. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Access to Coffee Shops (A+), and Access to Restaurants (A+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A), Housing (C+), Cost of Living (C+), and Diversity (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Wrightsville Beach.

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

How Educated Is Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (46%), Masters Degree (13%), and High School (12%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
46%
Masters Degree
13%
High School
12%
Some College
8%
Associate Degree
7%
Doctorate
3%
Below High School
0.73%

When Were Homes Built

Wrightsville Beach's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (32%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (29%) and 1940 - 1959 (18%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
32%
1960 - 1979
29%
1940 - 1959
18%
2000 - Present
14%
Before 1939
8%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wrightsville Beach's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (44%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (23%) and 2 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
44%
4 Bedrooms
23%
2 Bedrooms
20%
5 or More Bedrooms
9%
1 Bedroom
5%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Wrightsville Beach's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (31%), 55 - 64 (21%), and 45 - 54 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
31%
55 - 64
21%
45 - 54
13%
25 - 34
9%
35 - 44
9%
Under 10
8%
18 - 24
5%
10 - 17
5%

Property Market Trends at Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $1,041,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,892 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wrightsville Beach's dynamic real estate landscape.

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