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Wilsonville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,097 Population 197/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $32,791 per capita
$238,500 Home Value $336,731 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 5,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$238,500 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilsonville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$32,791 per capita
Home Value
$238,500
15% below
Zillow: $336,731
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
47% above
5,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Wilsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
85%
Rent
76%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilsonville 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

Wilsonville residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,791. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilsonville is $238,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,731. Median rent is $879/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Wilsonville reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,770/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Wilsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilsonville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,097
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$32,791
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,500
Rent$879
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$336,731
Housing Units835
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent558/100K
Property5,770/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation509 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilsonville was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.