Tanglewood is the emerging commercial center of Elizabeth City, which serves as the retail hub for all of northeastern North Carolina, drawing from a six-county area with a population of 180,000. Consumers in the Elizabeth City region routinely travel from as far as 50 miles away for work, shopping, health care and professional services. Additionally, Tanglewood Pavilions, a new 150,000-square-foot retail center, anchored by Tractor Supply, Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less and TJ Maxx, sits adjacent to Walmart, with an additional phase of similar size planned. As such, these are among the most valuable real estate parcels in northeastern North Carolina. Tanglewood Lakes Apartments boasts 180 luxury apartments and has an occupancy rate of 97%. A second phase is planned for the near future. Single family homes are currently being built just south of the site at the Stockbridge at Tanglewood subdivision.