At a Glance
Median Income
$80,928
$33,802 per capita
Home Value
$191,800
Zillow: $255,690
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
1,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $80,928 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,802. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $191,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,690. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,841/100K. The murder rate is 12.8/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,196
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density7,066/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,928
Per Capita$33,802
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,800
Rent$1,211
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$255,690
Housing Units3,176
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent268/100K
Property1,841/100K
Murder12.8/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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