Wilmington, NC relocation guide
Moving to Wrightsville Beach, NC
$1,168,700Median home value
New HanoverArea
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About Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is a barrier-island town just east of Wilmington, North Carolina, known for its wide beaches and surf. Housing is mostly beach cottages, condos, and oceanfront homes, many used as vacation rentals. It draws surfers, boaters to one of the Southeast's classic beach towns.
Home prices in Wrightsville Beach
The median home value in Wrightsville Beach is $1,168,700.
Top places in Wrightsville Beach
- Wrightsville Beach — 4 miles of wide sandy beach
- Johnnie Mercer's Pier — fishing pier
- Masonboro Island Reserve (nearby) — undeveloped barrier island
- Downtown Wilmington (~15 min) — riverfront dining and history
- Wrightsville Beach Park — tennis, fields, and events
Commuting from Wrightsville Beach
- Downtown Wilmington ~15 minutes
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) ~20 minutes
- I-40 connects to Raleigh (~2 hrs)
Wrightsville Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The median home value in Wrightsville Beach is $1,168,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Downtown Wilmington ~15 minutes
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.