Wilmington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
Wilmington, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is Wilmington a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $784,891. 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 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.