Wilson, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wilson is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,196. Residents earn $80,928 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,196 Population 7,066/sq mi density
$80,928 Median Income $33,802 per capita
$191,800 Home Value
$1,211 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
614 Violent Crime/100K 4,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,928 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,800 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
614 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,928
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $191,800
32% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 614/100K
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,211
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Wilson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,196
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density7,066/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,928
Per Capita$33,802
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,800
Rent$1,211
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent614/100K
Property4,709/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault422/100K
Burglary768/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation414 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+86.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Libraries10

Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Wilson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wilson is $80,928, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wilson is $191,800, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,709 per 100,000, 140% above the national average.

Education

20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wilson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wilson has a population of 8,196 with a density of 7,066 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.6%), with 15.7% Black.

Population

8,196
Total Population
7,066
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.7%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.3%
74% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Wilson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilson is $80,928, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Wilson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,928
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,802
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilson is $191,800, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,800
32% below US avg
Median List Price$290,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$290,000
$/Sq Ft$215
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.89%

Health Metrics: Wilson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748
Wilson has a violent crime rate of 614 per 100,000 residents, 62% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,709 per 100,000 (140% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wilson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent614.2/100K
62% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape64.0/100K
Robbery128.0/100K
Assault422.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,708.9/100K
140% above US avg
Burglary767.8/100K
Theft3,762.0/100K
Vehicle Theft179.1/100K
Arson25.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation414 ft (126 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density7,066/sq mi
Coordinates40.6844°N, 75.2417°W
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
40% below US avg
High School+86.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density7,066/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Work from Home9.8%

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