Wilmot, ON

Ontario

Wilmot is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,429. Residents earn $114,000 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
21,429 Population 210/sq mi density
$114,000 Median Income $60,850 per capita
$775,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$114,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$775,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,000
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $775,000
175% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21,429
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$60,850
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty4.2%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$775,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,890
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Wilmot a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilmot receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wilmot offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wilmot is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Wilmot among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wilmot is $775,000, making it a premium housing market at 175% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Wilmot has a population of 21,429 with a density of 210 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

21,429
Total Population
210
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
101.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilmot vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages10%

Social Characteristics

Wilmot vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilmot is $114,000, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wilmot vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,000
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home39.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilmot is $775,000, 175% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$775,000
175% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Renter-Occupied14.5%
Housing Units7,890

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area101.9 sq mi (263.8 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density210/sq mi
Total Area101.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home39.5%

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