South Wilmington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
558 Population 1,139/sq mi density
$86,563 Median Income $41,526 per capita
$164,900 Home Value $200,047 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,563 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,900 home value, $1,188/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

South Wilmington, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,563
15% above
$41,526 per capita
Home Value
$164,900
42% below
Zillow: $200,047
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
58%
Rent
102%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Wilmington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.9% (36% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population558
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,139/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$41,526
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,900
Rent$1,188
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$200,047
Housing Units272
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation587 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in South Wilmington was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.