Kings Grant, North Carolina
Kings Grant is a community of 9,003 people in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Why visit Kings Grant
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of North Carolina Wilmington, Bradley-Latimer Summer House, Brookwood Historic District and Olsen Farm Soccer Fields.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Kings Grant
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kings Grant
Kings Grant is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,466 at the 2020 census, up from 8,113 in 2010. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Kings Grant is located in the statistical townships of Cape Fear and Harnett.
From the Wikipedia article Kings Grant, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
University of North Carolina Wilmington
School · 2.9 mi
Public research university
Museums and landmarks3
Bradley-Latimer Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Brookwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Tinga Nursery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Plant nursery and historic district in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes34
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.5 mi
206 Old Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Hiro Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Cucina Lucia Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
431 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.0 mi
302 South College Road, Wilmington
22 more on the map.
Where to stay26
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
151 Van Campen Boulevard, Wilmington
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
124 Old Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington - University Center
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
160 Van Campen Boulevard, Wilmington
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
5518 Market Street, Wilmington
TownePlace Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
305 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
307 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Churches and places of worship20
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
4806 Gordon Road, Wilmington
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
4925 New Centre Drive, Wilmington
St. Mark Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc
School · 2.7 mi
3702 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington
School · 5.0 mi
507 N 6Th Street, Wilmington
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
School · 2.4 mi
4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington
Healthcare2
Map of Kings Grant
148 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 72°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 67°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington Intl Ap 72302 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Hanover County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Murraysville 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Wilmington 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bayshore 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Hampstead 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Belville 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Leland 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Carolina Beach 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Boiling Spring Lakes 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Burgaw 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tinga Nursery, BSLRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brookwood Historic District Old Bungalow style home, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradley - Latimer Summer House close up, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Arches, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Big Intersection - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmington, NC, USA - panoramio (5), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmington, NC, USA - panoramio (4), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Murrayville North Carolina Central Junction, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marriott Courtyard Wilmington, NC - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wilmington, NC, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windermere Presbyterian Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Mark Wilmington North Carolina Activity Center, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Autumn Hall Sales Center - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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