Living in the Heart of Academic Wilmington

Wilmington Commons is centrally located in the greater Wilmington area, putting residents just a quick ride away from all of the major thoroughfares from their homes at Wilmington Commons.

Our community is conveniently located in a quiet residential area bordered by the commercial corridors of College Avenue to the west and Eastwood Road to the east. Along College Avenue, just a few blocks from our community, you’ll find University Landing Mall and University Commons with various shops and restaurants, including T.J. Maxx, the UPS Store, Lowes Goods, Home Goods, and Mission BBQ.

Across the street is University Center, which has a Lowe’s Home Improvement, Sam’s Club, Ross, Old Navy, Staple, Version, Petco, and more for quick shopping trips from your home at Wilmington Commons.

You’ll find the University of North Carolina – Wilmington campus south of our community. Home to over 16,000 students, UNC Wilmington, adds to the vibrancy of the neighborhood and the many offerings available just a short distance from our community.

Situated along the southeast coast of North Carolina, the greater Wilmington metro area is home to over 280,000 residents, making it North Carolina’s ninth largest region and eighth largest city. The regional economy is a mix of industries, due in part to the area’s geography, as the city is situated between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Fear has made the region a tourist destination as well as an important port along the southern Atlantic coastline.

As part of the University of North Carolina system, UNC – Wilmington has played an important role in diversifying the regional economy. Pharmaceuticals have increasingly become an important industry in the region due in part to the growth of North Carolina’s nearby Research Triangle.

Wilmington now sits in a region known as the Research Coast and has seen growth in various industries, prompting the regional population to grow in tandem. Wilmington’s population grew more than 40% from 2000 to 2010 and has continued to outpace historical trends.