At a Glance
Median Income
$58,837
$26,024 per capita
Home Value
$111,200
Zillow: $218,957
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
2,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
65.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Wilmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilmer residents earn a median household income of $58,837 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,024. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmer is $111,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,957. Median rent is $1,349/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Wilmer reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,258/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Wilmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
65.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmer has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,876
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,837
Per Capita$26,024
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,200
Rent$1,349
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$218,957
Housing Units1,870
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property2,258/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+65.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Wilmer was founded in 1945.
The median home in Wilmer was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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