At a Glance
Median Income
$61,677
$22,509 per capita
Home Value
$228,700
Zillow: $290,117
Median Rent
$874/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
1,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
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)
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.