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Wilson, NC Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Xavier M.

Things Wilson needs to improve

First post here. Rent is about $925/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Nolan H.

Best coffee shops in Wilson?

Alright, Rent is about $925/month for a decent place. Is this normal for Wilson? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Ellie Mendoza

Wilson quality of life -am I missing something?

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $192,000 on average. Median household income is $47,294, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

2 replies 10 upvotes living
Nolan H.

Dog-friendly places in Wilson?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $192,000, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Wilson sits at 445.9 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system vari...

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Bennett Moore

Best companies to work for in Wilson?

I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $47,294 in Wilson. Homes are going for about $192,000 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks in advance! Downtown has i...

1 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Bennett Moore

How much do you pay for rent in Wilson?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $47,294 in Wilson. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you ge...

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Adrian H.

What I wish I knew before living in Wilson

Hey, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and You can expect to pay around $925 for rent here. Median household income is $47,294, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getti...

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Jacob Price

Cheapest neighborhoods in Wilson?

Median household income is $47,294, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $192,000 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? People here are genu...

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Chloe

Weekend activities in Wilson?

The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $192,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where mos...

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Eliana E.

Unpopular opinion about Wilson

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,740 people. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent ...

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Aaron W.

Why I chose Wilson over bigger cities

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,740 people. Rent is about $925/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...

6 replies 28 upvotes living
Bennett Moore

What I wish I knew before living in Wilson

What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Ian Allen

Best industries in Wilson right now

So, With a population of 47,740, Wilson is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

1 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Grace Price

Planning a move to Wilson -neighborhoods?

Hey, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $925 for rent here. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Woul...

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Ian Allen

Internet providers in Wilson?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the righ...

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Chloe

Best kept secrets of Wilson, NC

We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $192,000 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfa...

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