Wilmington, Wilmington SC — neighborhood review

Wilmington, SC

Wilmington · SC 29902

Updated July 23, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$350K

Median Price

Walk Score

8.3/10

Schools

15 min

to Wilmington Downtown

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
83/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score57/100

Our Take

Wilmington’s 29902 ZIP offers solid schools and a comfortable income level, but it’s a car‑centric, flood‑prone neighborhood with limited walkability and public transit. It’s a reasonable choice for families and remote workers who don’t mind a car, yet the high flood risk and potential insurance costs are real considerations.

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The Good

  • Highly rated schools (average 8.3/10)
  • Strong median household income relative to cost of living
  • Proximity to Wilmington’s downtown and coastal attractions
  • Community-oriented, family‑friendly neighborhoods

Real Talk

  • !High flood risk (Flood Zone AE) requiring potentially expensive insurance
  • !Walk score of 0 – most errands need a car
  • !Limited public transportation and bike infrastructure
  • !Moderate crime rates typical of many suburban areas
  • $Flood insurance premiums
  • $Higher property taxes due to coastal location
  • $Potential homeowner association fees in newer developments

Best For

Families seeking quality schoolsRemote workers needing reliable broadbandStudents attending local universitiesRetirees desiring coastal proximity

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Wilmington, SC

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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