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Wilson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
47,740
Population
1,512/sq mi density
$47,294
Median Income
$30,203 per capita
$192,000
Home Value
$216,797 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
3,131 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,294 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$192,000
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22,267
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$192,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$216,797
Median Sale Price
$274,000
Median List Price
$282,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$789/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,025/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,307/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,541/mo
Census median rent:
$925/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,411/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
76 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
37
Price Drops
21.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Active Inventory
157
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $192,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,797 |
| Median Sale Price | $274,000 |
| Median List Price | $282,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,411 |
| FMR Studio | $789 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,025 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,307 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,541 |
Market
| Days on Market | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.0% |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Active Inventory | 157 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,267 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |