At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$34,610 per capita
Home Value
$162,700
Zillow: $276,352
Median Rent
$679/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.0% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilson residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,610. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $162,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,352. Median rent is $679/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.9% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,385
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$34,610
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,700
Rent$679
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$276,352
Housing Units650
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation268 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Wilson was founded in 1858.
The median home in Wilson was built in 1938.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.