At a Glance
Median Income
$55,269
$38,786 per capita
Home Value
$224,500
Zillow: $321,158
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,498/100K
4,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmington 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
Wilmington residents earn a median household income of $55,269 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,786. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmington is $224,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,158. Median rent is $1,187/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington reports 1,498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 294% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,460/100K. The murder rate is 34.0/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population71,124
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density6,525/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,269
Per Capita$38,786
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A
Home Value$224,500
Rent$1,187
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$321,158
Housing Units35,664
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,498/100K
Property4,460/100K
Murder34.0/100K
Assault976/100K
Burglary806/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Wilmington was founded in 1638.
The median home in Wilmington was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
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