At a Glance
Median Income
$63,500
$35,353 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $276,549
Median Rent
$850/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Wilkinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilkinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilkinson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilkinson residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,353. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilkinson is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,549. Median rent is $850/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Wilkinson reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,698/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Wilkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilkinson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,135/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$35,353
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$850
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$276,549
Housing Units207
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,698/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilkinson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.