At a Glance
Median Income
$63,900
$46,062 per capita
Home Value
$350,300
Zillow: $408,845
Median Rent
$1,311/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
608/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
312 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
3.3 / 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 $63,900 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,062. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmington is $350,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,845. Median rent is $1,311/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Wilmington reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population118,578
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,308/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,900
Per Capita$46,062
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B+
Home Value$350,300
Rent$1,311
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$408,845
Housing Units59,406
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property2,880/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary618/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain59.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilmington was built in 1987.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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