What to Know First About Moving to Wilmington
From Buddy on our team · October 2026
Wilmington is my hometown. I've lived here my whole life, and it's a fabulous place.
You get four seasons here, unlike Florida and places like that. We get a little snow once in a while, but mostly a lot of nice summer days, and the spring and fall days are just wonderful. You also get to spend time at the beach about three or four months a year, which is just enough to really appreciate it.
It's a lively town, and it has changed a lot since I was a kid. I'm 60 now, and it's changed for the better. There's so much to do, and it's close to everything. We have a great airport that's expanding quickly. You can get to Raleigh in a couple of hours if you need to, or down to Myrtle Beach if you want, but I mostly stay inside the bubble here in the Wilmington area.
I love Leland, Wilmington, Hampstead and Wrightsville Beach. I grew up going to Wrightsville Beach, but I think our sweet spot is Carolina Beach.
- Does Wilmington have four seasons?
- Yes. You get four seasons, with a little snow every once in a while, plenty of nice summer days, and wonderful spring and fall days.
- How far is Wilmington from Raleigh and Myrtle Beach?
- You can get to Raleigh in a couple of hours. Myrtle Beach is a quick drive south if you want to go.