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Wilmington, SC
Wilmington · SC 29902
Updated October 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$349K
Median Price
38/100
Walk Score
7.9/10
Schools
15 min
to Wilmington Downtown
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
79/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
38/100
WYLT Score60/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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