Discover Wilson, NC

Located just 45-minutes from Raleigh and an hour from Wilmington, Wilson is a Smart City with a small-town feel.


Located just 45-minutes from Raleigh and an hour from Wilmington, Wilson is a Smart City with a small-town feel.

A great place to live, visit, or start a business, it’s the type of place where front-porch rocking chairs and robust technology coexist. From its famed Whirligig Park to its state-of-the-art high speed gigabit internet, Wilson has both the quirks of a small town and the capabilities of a thriving city.

With an affordable cost of living, great outdoor recreation opportunities, an up-and-coming downtown, and “lend a cup of sugar” types of neighbors, Wilson has access to modern amenities without the frills of city life. Whether you come for a stay or stay for a lifetime, discover all that Wilson has to offer.