At a Glance
Median Income
$65,375
$34,992 per capita
Home Value
$102,300
Zillow: $148,077
Median Rent
$832/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 $65,375 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,992. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,742 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $102,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,077. Median rent is $832/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,414/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,606
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,375
Per Capita$34,992
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,300
Rent$832
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$148,077
Housing Units841
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,414/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary412/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation911 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson was built in 1974.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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