Living in Wilmington Island, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington Island · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington Island has 13,905 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $93,924 (21% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $404,900, the median rent is $1,752/month.
Wilmington Island at a glance
- Population
- 13,905
- Median age
- 45.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $93,924State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $404,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,752/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wilmington Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wilmington Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington Island the median home value is $404,900, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,752 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,968 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington Island median household income
The median household income in Wilmington Island is $93,924 and the income per person is $50,663. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Wilmington Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,429
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.33
Wilmington Island demographics
- Population
- 13,905
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 5,946
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington Island ›
Education in Wilmington Island
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington Island
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Wilmington Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Island | 13,905 | $93,924 | $404,900 | $1,752 |
| Talahi Island | 961 | $87,292 | $522,200 | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,886 | $101,729 | $399,700 | $1,777 |
| Dutch Island | 1,225 | $160,536 | $568,100 | — |
| Isle of Hope | 2,053 | $105,478 | $453,900 | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2,533 | $75,234 | $334,600 | $1,708 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,315 | $136,156 | $803,700 | $3,501 |
| Tybee Island | 3,123 | $120,479 | $611,200 | $1,696 |
| Montgomery | 4,976 | $90,843 | $387,700 | $1,382 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington Island, GA?
The median household income in Wilmington Island is $93,924, 21% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilmington Island?
The median home value in Wilmington Island is $404,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Wilmington Island?
The median gross rent in Wilmington Island is $1,752 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Wilmington Island, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wilmington Island?
The median age in Wilmington Island is 45.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Wilmington Island?
The average commute to work in Wilmington Island is 28 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington Island?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington Island is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington Island?
52.6% of adults in Wilmington Island have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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