NorthwestNC
A town of 885.
885 people, and everyone knows the way
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Northwest’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Six Triad, northwest NC residents appointed to statewide board by Gov. SteinGreensboro News and Record · Sep 24
- Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson’s Settlement in Antitrust CaseNCDOJ (.gov) · Aug 25
- Second Harvest of Northwestern NC helping move water, provide meals amid Forsyth County water crisiswfmynews2.com · Jul 29
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Northwest. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Northwest
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.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Northwest
Northwest's reported crime rate is below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
How healthy Northwest is
Northwest beats the North Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Northwest | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 76.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24% | 13.9% |
Homes in Northwest sell for about $325K
The median sale price was $325,000 in May 2026.
0% of Northwest is conserved land
5.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Northwest for work
Where Northwest’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Northwest
City in North Carolina, United States
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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- Population
- 703
- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Area code
- 910