New Hanover County, North Carolina Real Estate Listings and Moving Services

New Hanover County is nestled in the state of North Carolina. With a land mass of 327 square miles, New Hanover County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 16,030 inhabitants. New Hanover County's population density of urban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Wilmington, with a population of 144,319.

New Hanover County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for New Hanover County residents is $40,946, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in North Carolina. Reflecting this, the average house value in New Hanover County is $139,198, well above the state average of $104,755.    Continued below...

Cities in New Hanover County, NC

Carolina Beach Kure Beach Wrightsville Beach
Castle Hayne Wilmington

Other Counties near New Hanover County, NC

Bladen County
Brunswick County
Columbus County
Onslow County
Pender County
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The county spending on education in New Hanover County is $7,318 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to schools in the area). The student-teacher ratio in New Hanover County schools is 17 students to a teacher.

Commute times for residents of New Hanover County are typically around 20 min., much shorter than the average for North Carolina as a whole.

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