At a Glance
Median Income
$47,294
$30,203 per capita
Home Value
$192,000
Zillow: $216,582
Median Rent
$925/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
583/100K
2,440/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.1% smoking rate
How Wilson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilson residents earn a median household income of $47,294 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,203. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $192,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,582. Median rent is $925/month, with 28.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 583 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,440/100K. The murder rate is 25.1/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47,740
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,294
Per Capita$30,203
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$192,000
Rent$925
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$216,582
Housing Units22,267
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent583/100K
Property2,440/100K
Murder25.1/100K
Assault468/100K
Burglary286/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wilson was founded in 1849.
The median home in Wilson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.