Best Wilmington Neighborhoods - Relocating from NY (Myrtle Grove, Oak Island: apartment complex, rental)
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My boyfriend and I are planning a move this summer to the Wilmington area.
1.We want to be close to Wilmington city center maybe around 20-30 minutes
1.Close to the beach 15-20 minutes that don’t have heavy traffic or tourists?
2. Good school district
3. Good apartment complex (will be renting for a year until we buy)
4. Low crime rate
I am from Long Island so I’d need to be near a beach lol
The areas I’ve researched so far:
1. Leland
2. Myrtle Grove
Is there anything that’s coastal but close to the city and reasonably priced?
I know the coastal areas get flooded with tourists but I thought that was mostly the outer banks.
All NC beaches get flooded with tourists, and the 2 closest beaches to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, are extremely crowded. Parking at either one for a day trip during the summer is almost impossible, unless you come very early or very late in the day.
Traffic in Wilmington can be heavy, especially during summer tourist season.
What is your definition of reasonably priced rent?
Leland isn't a bad idea. Its close to downtown Wilmington and about 30 to 45 minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and more importantly, Oak Island. Oak Island is much more conducive to day trips, as its not as mobbed as Wrightsville and Carolina, and has a better parking situation. The schools in Brunswick County aren't much to write home home about, although many of the New Hanover County schools aren't either.
I don't think you're going to find exactly what you're looking for, so you'll have to decide where you're willing to compromise.
I work remotely so I’m pretty flexible and my boyfriend is either going to transfer if there is an opportunity or he will find new employment. He is a technician with a broad background. We originally wanted Myrtle beach but nixed that right away.
Are there any areas that are close to the coast that have a population? Lol we are very open
We just don’t know too much about the area. Definitely want a city and a beach. I don’t want to be way out in the boonies either.
Leland seemed to be reasonable and we were going to check that out when we go down.
In Wilmington, i really like the area south of Oleander Drive, east of College Road and north of Piner Road (just north of the Myrtle Grove area). Nice, safe area with good schools. I don't think there are any apartment complexes in that area, but there may be a house of condo to rent, depending on your budget
North of Wilmington is Hampstead, which is 20 to 30 minutes from Surf City/Topsail Beach and Wilmington itself. You might want to check it out.
Are there any areas that are close to the coast that have a population? Lol we are very open
We just don’t know too much about the area. Definitely want a city and a beach. I don’t want to be way out in the boonies either.
How big a city is the question? Wilmington is the largest city on the NC coast and is your best prospect for technical jobs. It is about 120K people.
If you wanted a larger burb, you might look at the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area, or Charleston, SC.
I know the coastal areas get flooded with tourists but I thought that was mostly the outer banks.
No, the whole coast is crowded with tourists in the summer. It is the worst on Saturday, the weekly rental change-over day. The locals know not to go out on Saturday between 11AM and 4PM. You can deal with it.
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