Living in Wilmington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 92 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $74,167 (11% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $34,500.
Wilmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,167State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $34,500State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington the median home value is $34,500, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $74,167 and the income per person is $31,600. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 42.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.88
42.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wilmington has many vacation and second homes.
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 92 | $74,167 | $34,500 | — |
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | $61,000 | — |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
| Milton | 217 | $50,769 | $71,300 | — |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, IL?
The median household income in Wilmington is $74,167, 11% lower 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 Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $34,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Wilmington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 46.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 50 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
7.1% of adults in 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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