Northwest is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Northwest had a population of 703. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code910

Living in Northwest

Housing in Northwest

$325K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $325,000 in May 2026.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Northwest

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Northwest's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Northwest 3.9

North Carolina 4

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Northwest 16.4

North Carolina 21.1

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Northwest

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Most working residents leave Northwest for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (35%), Leland (4%) and Shallotte (2%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Wilmington

35%

Leland

Shallotte

Raleigh

1%Work in townlive and work in Northwest 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 119Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Northwest →

Health in Northwest

Compared with North Carolina

4better than NC·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.6%Fewer binge drinkersNC 14.7% · better 82.3%More adults treating high blood pressureNC 76.7% · better 24%More older adults who have lost all their teethNC 13.9% · worse

Care nearby

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington · 14.8 mi · ER

Mednorth Health CenterWilmington · 12.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Northwest · CMS · HRSAHealth in Northwest →

Natural hazards in Northwest

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Northwest flood?paid flood claims since 2018 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Northwest

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Northwest →

Climate in Northwest

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Northwest has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 35°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

88° / 69°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Northwest get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 8, with the last in spring around Mar 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Northwest →