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It's turned into....Jersey...just like it's population...imagine that. The people that moved to Wilmington made it just like the place they left. No southerners in Wilmington. NJ-NY- Ohio- Pittsburgh - Philly - Mass. It's a true Northeastern city now.
Wilmington is way overdeveloped without any infrastructure to support it. It is also full of addicts-as there is a thriving "recovery" industry here-practicing catch and release once the insurance runs out. Forget going to the beach anymore-70k people trying to get on a beach with parking for 3k. Prices are skyrocketing for rentals as well as new homes. Insurance , both home and auto, prices are insane-every hurricane the rates rise to pay for all the claims from the Mcmansions on the beaches (which you cant get to) and auto accidents due to terrible road planning, and uninsured illegals that flock here to do landscaping and building high density rat traps.. Speaking of high density-that is a priority for the zoning commission and city council-so, the home you buy in a quiet area with some trees-WILL be clear cut and infilled with apartments. 35 years ago-it was a paradise....now-it is the equivalent of a more humid Newark NJ.
One more con, there is no where to be alone with nature. I certainly miss the forests and metroparks in my home area. Constant intrusions to your personal space here here, due to overcrowding. So many complexes and INFESTED with roaches of all kinds.
Another con, the healthcare, is lacking. One huge conglomerate owns it all. The local hospital had an 8 month old new grad RN training me. I had many years hospital experience prior besides my other nursing experience, and she had me canned. Wow. I’d moved here for that position.
Jake, my g.friend moved to Porters Neck...I'm a74 single,active,healthy woman and just want to find an apartment or independent living area that has great security and on the more modern side, any ideas for me?
If I had 700k I would be buying a house in Ocean City NJ or Cape May. Not some backwater mini-beach town like Carolina Beach. One with a REAL boardwalk.
The area is way over crowded now and is too expensive for what you get. Bumper to bumper traffic everywhere you go. When I am able to move, I certainly will.
Thanks for watching! It is growing fast...coming from areas like San Diego and Salt Lake City like we did the population and traffic seem very lite here in Wilmington........i suppose its all relative.
The area is way over crowded now and is too expensive for what you get. Bumper to bumper traffic everywhere you go. When I am able to move, I certainly will.
One of the big concerns I have here in North Carolina is the influx of Northeast liberals coming here. They’re leaving states that they destroyed with their liberal politics, and they will come here and vote for those same stupid liberal politicians and policies.
I like the area, I live just outside of Wilmington. The issues I have are: traffic, irresponsible development, difficulty getting to see a medical specialist due to crazy population growth, getting a tee time.
@@Forkinthhead2003 have a great trip let us know if you have any questions on the area! We have a free app in the Apple & Google stores called “Living in Wilmington” its a direct link to our mls for house searching but also has a more section that has live links to the best restaurants and attractions in town. Might be a helpful tool while in town!
This right here is why it's getting so overpopulated !!! 💯 I've lived here my whole life ,yet us locals are being pushed out & rent used to be affordable ,but noy anymore ! This is why we're about to be homeless once again ,but we'll save as always to get another place ,because rent used to be 400-500 month ,but now it's $1,500-2,000 or more a month & wtf can afford that ......The people moving here !!!!! 🤔
Thanks so much for these videos. My husband and I live on the outer banks. We love it, BUT as we age, there are lots of concerns for us. We are seriously thinking of looking into Wilmington in the near future.
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Con: salaries do not match the COL. We lived in Wilmington for many years and people are underpaid. Wilmington prior to 2015 was such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It’s sad to see all the trees and green space being taken away for cookie cutter homes.
This was helpful thank you! If you had to pick an area and your budget was only $425k would you do Hampstead or try to find something smaller in Wilmington? We are family of 4 with kids 6 and 10 who do play competitive travel ball sports etc. I see a few places in that price range in Wilmington but worry they aren’t in great neighborhoods at that price?
@@cori3394 we personally choose to live in Hampstead and are also a family of 4. You get a lot more for your money, school district is good and driving into anywhere in Wilmington is not much of a commute. Happy to chat if you would like additional info or if you need some assistance with nieghborhood etc jake@movingwilmington.com
@@livinginwilmington2783 thank you! We are coming the weekend of Aug 16-18 and going to drive around and check some spots out first before we make any decisions. We are also coming from CA so it’s a big leap to go all the way across the country. We will definitely reach out if we make the decision! Thank you
Couple comments; first, show things more rather than talk about them. We don't care what you look like, people want to see the facility. Second, PNCC is not located on the ICW, but it does have a small lot there which homeowners can access. Last I heard, the waiting list for golf is now years. A sports membership would still be available and that gets you tennis, pickleball, and a well equipped workout facility.
Me in CA wanting to move there but nervous about it not living up to California. There are things I love in CA so much but it’s just so unaffordable. How is it for kids? Schools? Baseball teams? Thank you
Lots of homeless people on the Riverwalk in downtown. One black man seemed rather aggressive. I wouldn’t let my wife or child walk around alone there. Wrightsville Beach is nice.
@@Greenstar-dg9txyeah it was necessary. If you were victimized by said person you wouldn’t describe his/her race for the police report? Demographics are important and stereotypes are true. If it’s aggressive white homeless people I want to know. Go back to your safe space. You’re too soft.
@@3413sljs it’s a bit complicated as hurricanes can easily track inland well past the Wilmington area before losing steam. Also a lot of damage comes from flooding often days after a hurricane far inland from swelling rivers and streams leaving their banks. Best bet is look up property on FEMA.gov to assess flood risk and make sure to check elevation.
I live in Raleigh. I can not drive is there any cheap fast transportation I can take from Raleigh to Wilmington? I have been there years ago. I want to see the battleship, seaport, the riverwalk, the train museum, and go to the beach. My grandmother told me when she was a teenager she rode the rain to Wilmington but it does not run to Wilmington anymore. I know Greyhound can take me there but it is like a two-day trip. You should make a video of where the good neighborhoods to live are.
Thanks Jake. Curious. How many of those areas that you included in your video are in flood zones? We are looking to move to the area and are seasoned hurricane veterans and, as such, are very sensitive to not living in a flood prone area. Thanks for your reply.
My absolute favorite place in Wilmington. If you go to the very end of the north end at 4-5AM you can watch the starry sky turn to the sunrise. One of the most beautiful things to experience! God, I need to come back.
Greatschools.org is an amazing resource. Some of the best rated high schools in the area I. Most sites would be Hoggard High in Wilmington and Topsail High in Hampstead
@LivingInWilmington2783 You guys are realtors? You keep to your code of ethics and I'll keep to mine. The public schools here are not very good. To the point that doesn't a documentary about a scandal at a New Hanover County school exist? Open Secret on IMDB About racism and sexual abuse in the New Hanover County School District. Open Secret - Kerry David
I am also in Socal, Ventura, to be exact. We have experienced a ton of LA and SF city people moving here after Covid, and it has become unaffordable with the median home at 904K- and that is really just your basic house. We have thought about Wilmington because we must be coastal and love NC. We looked at Mount Pleasant a few years ago, but it felt extremely crowded. Here in Ventura ( which used to also be a sleepy beach town), there is a huge homeless population, with tent city encampments popping up everywhere. Crime has increased, and I don't feel safe taking my daughter out and around town. She has witnessed this population doing drugs on the street, exposing themselves, and a lot of other mature situations. It's very sad, and I wish these people could get the help they need and deserve, but it's not what you envision your child growing up around. Is this a problem in Wilmington? Is the crime rate low? Are there any unsafe areas? Do you feel safe walking downtown at night along the Riverwalk?
Im very familiar with Ventura, its a shame what has happened with that whole area. Regarding Wilmington it is by no means perfect it does have crime but the vast majority of issues are in certain pockets in the downtown area. The main tourist parts such as the riverwalk and that area of downtown are safe clean and pretty heavily patrolled. One of our daughters favorite places is going for sunset walks on the riverwalk with an ice cream.
I'm in Raleigh,-Cary, NC. Love it. Big job market. No major homeless issue (no sidewalk tents, etc) in Wilmington or Raleigh-Cary. Two hour interstate drive from Raleigh puts you at the beach in Wilmington. Sunny most days. It's sad what happened to California.
To live or vacation? Download our app "Living in Wilmington" it's a home search app but also under the more tab @ bottom right has live links to all of our suggestions for family attractions and restaurants etc in the area.
Great area yes, but boating is challenging unless you have the cash. Good luck trying to find slip space for your boat. We have 5 public boat ramps for the entire county. WB, Trails End, Carolina Beach, Surry St and Castle Hayne for river access.
