In New Hanover, North Carolina, the median home price is $451,113, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $75,166; the population is 235,229; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 352.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
New Hanover at a glance
Population
235,229
Median Household Income
$75,166
Typical Home Value
$451,113
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
352.0
Avg Commute Time
20.6
About New Hanover
New Hanover has a population of 235,229. The median home value is $451,113, 31% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $75,166 (4% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Wilmington, Harnett, and Federal Point.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in New Hanover
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in North Carolina
- 10Best school ratingsNorth Carolina School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in North Carolina
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in North Carolina
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in North Carolina
New Hanover at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of New Hanover?
- New Hanover has a population of 235,229 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in New Hanover?
- The median home value in New Hanover is $451,113. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in New Hanover?
- Median household income in New Hanover is $75,166 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is New Hanover in?
- New Hanover is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in New Hanover?
- New Hanover contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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