At a Glance
Median Income
$161,473
$60,558 per capita
Home Value
$646,200
Zillow: $758,886
Median Rent
$2,412/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 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+
3.8 / 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 $161,473 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,558. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmington is $646,200 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,886. Median rent is $2,412/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 644/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population23,195
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,473
Per Capita$60,558
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
A
Home Value$646,200
Rent$2,412
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$758,886
Housing Units8,138
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property644/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilmington was built in 1975.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.