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South Wilmington, IL
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South Wilmington, IL
At a Glance
How South Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Wilmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Wilmington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Wilmington residents earn a median household income of $86,563 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,526. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Wilmington is $164,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,047. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
South Wilmington reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 890/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in South Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.