Ohio
Wilmington is a small city in Ohio with a population of 12,637. Residents earn $52,661 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wilmington receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wilmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wilmington is $52,661, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wilmington is $162,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Wilmington is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,074 per 100,000, 159% above the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wilmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,661 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,211 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,873 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 965 |
| County GDP | $3,130M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,869 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $162,700 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,451 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.9% |
| Price Drops | 35.1% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,869 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,168/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Total Violent | 152.6/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.1/100K |
| Robbery | 32.1/100K |
| Assault | 88.3/100K |
| Total Property | 5,074.3/100K |
| 159% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 401.5/100K |
| Theft | 4,624.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.7 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4291°N, 83.8162°W |
| County FIPS | 39027 |
Winner: Republican by 54.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |