Living in South Wilmington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
South Wilmington has 600 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $86,750 (4% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $174,400, the median rent is $1,277/month.
South Wilmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 43State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $174,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,277/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Wilmington the median home value is $174,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,411 a month in housing costs.
South Wilmington median household income
The median household income in South Wilmington is $86,750 and the income per person is $45,772. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.23
South Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Wilmington ›
Education in South Wilmington
13.1% of adults 25 and older in South Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 94%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
South Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilmington | 600 | $86,750 | $174,400 | $1,277 |
| Gardner | 1,410 | $88,092 | $199,600 | $979 |
| Braceville | 860 | $89,167 | $187,900 | — |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| Godley | 602 | $53,438 | $144,600 | $1,386 |
| Reddick | 202 | $84,063 | $154,500 | $1,125 |
| Braidwood | 6,062 | $82,202 | $202,500 | $1,044 |
| Coal City | 5,317 | $72,857 | $201,600 | $1,123 |
| Diamond | 2,984 | $73,201 | $220,200 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in South Wilmington, IL?
The median household income in South Wilmington is $86,750, 4% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Wilmington?
The median home value in South Wilmington is $174,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Wilmington?
The median gross rent in South Wilmington is $1,277 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is South Wilmington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in South Wilmington?
The median age in South Wilmington is 43 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Wilmington?
The average commute to work in South Wilmington is 32 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in South Wilmington is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Wilmington?
13.1% of adults in South Wilmington 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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