Wilmington, NC (28401) is a city located in North Carolina. It has an estimated population of 115,933 people and is the county seat of New Hanover County. Wilmington has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many historical sites, museums and parks. In terms of quality of life rankings, 28401 Wilmington ranks highly among cities in the US for its safety, economic opportunities, affordable housing and education options. According to BestPlaces.Net, Wilmington has an overall “livability score” of 79 out of 100 which ranks it 21st out of 651 US cities. Safety is the highest ranked category with a score of 91 out of 100 followed by Cost Of Living at 82/100 and Education & Health at 78/100. These scores are indicative that 28401 Wilmington offers a high quality living environment to its residents with excellent education opportunities as well as safe neighborhoods with low cost housing options.
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