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Thinking of moving to beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina? Bill Clark Homes can not only help you find a new home in Wilmington, but we can also help you get to know the city. After all, we’ve been building in North Carolina since 1977.

What Is Wilmington Known For?

The largest city on North Carolina’s coast, Wilmington is ideally located on the Cape Fear River near three popular island beaches. Make your home here and you can spend your summers swimming, surfing, fishing, and more. In fact, nearby Wrightsville Beach is known as the birthplace of surfing on the East Coast.

Wilmington is also known for its two-mile Riverwalk located in the downtown’s National Register Historic District along Cape Fear River. Lined with restaurants, boutiques, and galleries, the Riverwalk offers the opportunity to sample the outstanding local cuisine while taking in the scenic views. You can even take in live music at the outdoor concert venue, or take a boat ride and see Wilmington from the water.

The World War II battleship USS North Carolina is yet another noteworthy Wilmington landmark. Moored in the downtown area, the ship is now open for public tours. Relive history as you explore the crew’s quarters, gun turrets, and more.

Working in Wilmington

While Wilmington provides plenty of options for fun, it is also a great place to work. With a highly educated populace, Wilmington offers a variety of career opportunities. Located South of Durham’s Research Triangle Park, there are available jobs in R&D, as well as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and more. Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD), Live Oak Bank, and HomeInsurance.com are all headquartered in Wilmington. General Electric, Guilford Mills, and New Hanover Health Network are also major employers.

Wilmington has a large convention center and an airport, as well as a seaport, all of which help bolster the local economy. Looking to the future, Wilmington’s job growth is projected to increase at a rate higher than the national average. With home values also appreciating, now is the best time to buy if you’re considering a new home here.

Learning in Wilmington

If you have children, rest assured they will receive a high-quality education from the highly-rated New Hanover County Schools. The district offers several unique programs, such as K-5 Arts and STEM magnet programs, a Spanish immersion program, and marine science-focused high school. High school juniors and seniors can even apply to the Lyceum Academy. This program offers students an accelerated program with study abroad opportunities.

To find out more about the particular school in each community, talk to our knowledgeable sales representatives. Wilmington also has several private school options, including St. Mark Catholic School and the Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences.

For older students, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Students who attended the Marine Science Academy at Ashley High School will be happy to know UNCW has a highly ranked marine science program. Other higher education options around Wilmington include Cape Fear Community College and Miller-Motte Technical College.
Move to Wilmington, and you will quickly fall in love with this charming Southern city that is the ideal mix of new and old. 

With a new home in Wilmington NC by Bill Clark Homes, you can have peace of mind knowing that your house comes with a 10-year Centricity Home Warranty. Find out where in Wilmington we are building now, and let us show you around town. We’re sure you’ll love our homes just as much as you’ll love Wilmington!