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Wilson's Mills, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,652 Population 416/sq mi density
$61,677 Median Income $22,509 per capita
$228,700 Home Value $290,117 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 1,949 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$61,677 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$228,700 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilson's Mills, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,677
18% below
$22,509 per capita
Home Value
$228,700
19% below
Zillow: $290,117
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
35% below
1,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Wilson's Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wilson's Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
81%
Rent
75%
Poverty
212%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilson's Mills a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilson's Mills residents earn a median household income of $61,677 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,509. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilson's Mills is $228,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,117. Median rent is $874/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Wilson's Mills reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,949/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Wilson's Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilson's Mills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,652
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,677
Per Capita$22,509
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,700
Rent$874
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$290,117
Housing Units805
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent249/100K
Property1,949/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary912/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,163/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation231 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Wilson's Mills was founded in 1868.
The median home in Wilson's Mills was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.