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Wilmington Island, GA
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Wilmington Island, GA
At a Glance
How Wilmington Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmington Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wilmington Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wilmington Island residents earn a median household income of $92,578 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,211. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,826 business establishments, including 1,148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmington Island is $361,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,755. Median rent is $1,680/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington Island reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,279/100K.
Education
51.0% of adults in Wilmington Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington Island has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.