Wilmington, VT

Vermont

Wilmington is a small town in Vermont with a population of 370. Residents earn $54,861 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
370 Population 343/sq mi density
$54,861 Median Income $50,828 per capita
$290,400 Home Value $418,607 Zillow
$967 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,861 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$290,400 home value, $967/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,861
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,400
3% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.8%
72% higher than US avg
Median Rent $967
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.2%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population370
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$50,828
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,098M
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$290,400
Rent$967
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$418,607

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,549/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary922/100K

Health

Obesity24.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation1,708 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+98.4%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute21 min
EV Stations3
Libraries18

Is Wilmington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilmington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wilmington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wilmington is $54,861, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wilmington is $290,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Wilmington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,549 per 100,000, 30% above the national average.

Education

Wilmington is a highly educated community — 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wilmington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Wilmington has a population of 370 with a density of 343 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

370
Total Population
343
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.8%
Female 39.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilmington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wilmington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilmington is $54,861, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Wilmington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,861
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
IRS Avg AGI$66,257

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,493
County GDP$3,098M

Business (County)

Restaurants218
Healthcare164
Retail221
Manufacturing96

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,612
146% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilmington is $290,400, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $967 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $418,607.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,400
3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$418,607

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$967
17% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,612
146% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
In Wilmington, 24.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wilmington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.2%
25% below US avg
Diabetes6.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure23.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death8,005/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities164
Wilmington has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,549 per 100,000 (30% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wilmington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,548.8/100K
30% above US avg
Burglary921.9/100K
Theft1,572.7/100K
Vehicle Theft54.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.2 inches
40% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,708 ft (521 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates42.8693°N, 72.8611°W
County FIPS50025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.9%
D 69.6%

Winner: Democrat by 42.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.8%
72% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score6.02
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density343/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants218
Retail Stores221

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Work from Home12.9%

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